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1,904 Notable deaths
in New York City
Juan Trippe
American commercial aviation pioneer and founder of pan american world airways (1899–1981).
Born June 27th, 1899 in Sea Bright.
Died April 3rd, 1981 at 81 years old in New York City (stroke).
Emanuel Lasker
Former world chess champion (1868–1941).
Born December 24th, 1868 in Barlinek.
Died January 11th, 1941 at 72 years old in New York City.
William Crapo Durant
American automotive businessman (1861–1947).
Born December 8th, 1861 in Boston.
Died March 18th, 1947 at 85 years old in New York City.
Peter Malkin
Israeli spy (1927-2005).
Born May 27th, 1927 in Gmina Żółkiewka.
Died March 1st, 2005 at 77 years old in New York City.
Miriam Hopkins
American actress (1902-1972).
Born October 18th, 1902 in Savannah.
Died October 9th, 1972 at 69 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Kay Francis
American actress (1905–1968).
Born January 13th, 1905 in Oklahoma City.
Died August 26th, 1968 at 63 years old in New York City (breast cancer).
Janice Rule
American actress (1931–2003).
Born August 15th, 1931 in Norwood.
Died October 17th, 2003 at 72 years old in New York City (cerebral hemorrhage).
Barnard Hughes
American actor (1915–2006).
Born July 16th, 1915 in Bedford Hills.
Died July 11th, 2006 at 90 years old in New York City. [ref]
Emma Lazarus
American poet (1849–1887).
Born July 22nd, 1849 in New York City. [ref]
Died November 19th, 1887 at 38 years old in New York City (cancer).
Q Lazzarus
American singer (1960–2022).
Born December 12th, 1960 in Neptune City. [ref]
Died July 19th, 2022 at 61 years old in New York City. [ref]
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