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1,904 Notable deaths
in New York City
Vladimir Horowitz
Russian and american pianist (1903–1989).
Born October 1st, 1904 in Kyiv. [ref]
Died November 5th, 1989 at 85 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Larry Kramer
American screenwriter, novelist, essayist, playwright, lgbt-rights and aids activist (1935–2020).
Born June 25th, 1935 in Bridgeport.
Died May 27th, 2020 at 84 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Al Lettieri
American actor (1928-1975).
Born February 24th, 1928 in New York City.
Died October 18th, 1975 at 47 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
George Plimpton
American writer (1927–2003).
Born March 18th, 1927 in New York City.
Died September 25th, 2003 at 76 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Isamu Noguchi
Japanese-american artist and landscape architect (1904–1988).
Born November 17th, 1904 in Los Angeles.
Died December 30th, 1988 at 84 years old in New York City (heart failure).
Henry George
American political economist and journalist (1839–1897).
Born September 2nd, 1839 in Philadelphia.
Died October 29th, 1897 at 58 years old in New York City (cerebral hemorrhage).
Ann Wedgeworth
American actress (1934-2017).
Born January 21st, 1934 in Abilene.
Died November 16th, 2017 at 83 years old in New York City (disease). [ref]
Gloria Foster
American actress (1933–2001).
Born November 15th, 1933 in Chicago.
Died September 29th, 2001 at 67 years old in New York City (diabetes).
Antônio Carlos Jobim
Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist (1927–1994).
Born January 25th, 1927 in Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca.
Died December 8th, 1994 at 67 years old in New York City (heart failure).
Kathleen Freeman
American actress (1919–2001).
Born February 17th, 1919 in Chicago.
Died August 23rd, 2001 at 82 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Deaths 191 to 200 of 1904
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