Deaths in...
1,904 Notable deaths
in New York City
Erland van Lidth
American sport wrestler and actor (1953–1987).
Born June 3rd, 1953 in Hilversum.
Died September 23rd, 1987 at 34 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Benny Paret
Cuban boxer (1937–1962).
Born March 14th, 1937 in Santa Clara.
Died April 3rd, 1962 at 25 years old in New York City.
Roy Hargrove
American jazz musicien (1969–2018).
Born October 16th, 1969 in Waco.
Died November 2nd, 2018 at 49 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
W. C. Handy
American blues composer and musician (1873–1958).
Born November 16th, 1873 in Florence.
Died March 29th, 1958 at 84 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Helena Rubinstein
Polish-american businesswoman, art collector, and philanthropist.
Born December 25th, 1872 in Kraków.
Died April 1st, 1965 at 92 years old in New York City.
Jim Simons
American mathematician and hedge fund manager (1938–2024).
Born April 25th, 1938 in Newton.
Died May 10th, 2024 at 86 years old in New York City. [ref]
Joseph Wiseman
Canadian actor (1918–2009).
Born May 15th, 1918 in Montreal.
Died October 19th, 2009 at 91 years old in New York City. [ref]
Lynn Cohen
American actress (1933–2020).
Born August 10th, 1933 in Kansas City.
Died February 14th, 2020 at 86 years old in New York City. [ref]
Merce Cunningham
American dancer and choreographer (1919–2009).
Born April 16th, 1919 in Centralia.
Died July 26th, 2009 at 90 years old in New York City. [ref]
Fred Allen
American comedian (1894–1956).
Born May 31st, 1894 in Cambridge.
Died March 17th, 1956 at 61 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Deaths 331 to 340 of 1904
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