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1,651 Notable deaths
in New York City
Ralph Ellison
American novelist, literary critic, scholar and writer (1914-1994).
Born March 1st, 1914 in Oklahoma City.
Died April 16th, 1994 at 80 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer).
Michaela DePrince
Sierra leonean-american ballet dancer (1995–2024).
Born January 6th, 1995 in Kenema.
Died September 10th, 2024 at 29 years old in New York City. [ref]
Susan Strasberg
American film and stage actress (1938-1999).
Born May 22nd, 1938 in New York City. [ref]
Died January 21st, 1999 at 60 years old in New York City (breast cancer). [ref]
Alfred Stieglitz
American photographer (1864–1946).
Born January 1st, 1864 in Hoboken.
Died July 13th, 1946 at 82 years old in New York City.
Willis Carrier
American inventor (1876–1950).
Born November 26th, 1876 in Angola. [ref]
Died October 29th, 1950 at 73 years old in New York City. [ref]
Liz Sheridan
American actress (1929–2022).
Born April 10th, 1929 in Rye.
Died April 15th, 2022 at 93 years old in New York City. [ref]
Allen Klein
American businessman, music publisher (1931–2009).
Born December 18th, 1931 in Newark.
Died July 4th, 2009 at 77 years old in New York City (Alzheimer's disease). [ref]
George Balanchine
American choreographer, dancer and ballet master (1904–1983).
Born January 22nd, 1904 in Saint Petersburg.
Died April 30th, 1983 at 79 years old in New York City (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease).
Lex Barker
American actor (1919-1973).
Died May 11th, 1973 at 54 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Gene Anthony Ray
Actor, dancer, choreographer (1962-2003).
Born May 24th, 1962 in Harlem. [ref]
Died November 14th, 2003 at 41 years old in New York City (stroke). [ref]
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