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1,557 Notable deaths
in New York City
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).
Ed Bradley
American journalist (1941-2006).
Born June 22nd, 1941 in Philadelphia.
Died November 9th, 2006 at 65 years old in New York City (leukemia). [ref]
Humayun Ahmed
Author, poet, dramatist and film director.
Born November 13th, 1948 in Netrokona District.
Died July 19th, 2012 at 63 years old in New York City (colorectal cancer). [ref]
Roy Ayers
American funk, soul, and jazz composer, vibraphone player, and music producer (1940–2025).
Born September 10th, 1940 in Los Angeles.
Died March 4th, 2025 at 84 years old in New York City. [ref]
Catherine Scorsese
American film actress (1912-1997).
Born April 16th, 1912 in New York City.
Died January 6th, 1997 at 84 years old in New York City (Alzheimer's disease).
Marion Lorne
Actress (1883-1968).
Born August 12th, 1883 in West Pittston.
Died May 9th, 1968 at 84 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Perry Ellis
American fashion designer.
Born March 3rd, 1940 in Portsmouth.
Died May 30th, 1986 at 46 years old in New York City (viral encephalitis).
Inge Morath
Austrian photographer (1923-2002).
Born May 27th, 1923 in Graz. [ref]
Died January 30th, 2002 at 78 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]
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