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1,571 Notable deaths
in New York City
Richard Bright
American actor (1937-2006).
Born June 28th, 1937 in Brooklyn.
Died February 18th, 2006 at 68 years old in New York City (struck by vehicle). [ref]
Lou Henry Hoover
First lady of the united states (1929-1933).
Born March 29th, 1874 in Waterloo.
Died January 7th, 1944 at 69 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Fiorello H. La Guardia
American politician; 99th mayor of new york city (1934–45).
Born December 11th, 1882 in New York City.
Died September 20th, 1947 at 64 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer).
Jerome Robbins
American choreographer and director (1918–1998).
Born October 11th, 1918 in New York City.
Died July 29th, 1998 at 79 years old in New York City (stroke).
Karen Horney
American-german psychoanalyst.
Born September 16th, 1885 in Blankenese. [ref]
Died December 4th, 1952 at 67 years old in New York City.
James Thurber
American cartoonist, author, journalist, playwright (1894–1961).
Born December 18th, 1894 in Columbus. [ref]
Died November 2nd, 1961 at 66 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Emanuel Lasker
Former world chess champion.
Born December 24th, 1868 in Barlinek. [ref]
Died January 11th, 1941 at 72 years old in New York City. [ref]
Robert Lansing
American actor (1928-1994).
Born June 5th, 1928 in San Diego. [ref]
Died October 23rd, 1994 at 66 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]
Max Roach
American jazz percussionist, drummer, and composer.
Born January 10th, 1924 in Newland. [ref]
Died August 16th, 2007 at 83 years old in New York City. [ref]
Thomas J. Watson
American businessman; chairman and ceo of ibm.
Born February 17th, 1874 in Campbell. [ref]
Died June 19th, 1956 at 82 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
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