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1,652 Notable deaths
in New York City
Marian Seldes
American stage, film, radio, and television actress (1928 – 2014).
Born August 23rd, 1928 in Manhattan.
Died October 6th, 2014 at 86 years old in New York City (Alzheimer's disease).
Neil Postman
American writer and academic (1931-2003).
Born March 8th, 1931 in New York City.
Died October 5th, 2003 at 72 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Carl Van Vechten
American writer and photographer (1880-1964).
Born June 17th, 1880 in Cedar Rapids. [ref]
Died December 21st, 1964 at 84 years old in New York City. [ref]
Leonard Frey
Actor (1938-1988).
Born September 4th, 1938 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died August 24th, 1988 at 49 years old in New York City (death from AIDS-related complications). [ref]
Bud Powell
American jazz pianist and composer (1924–1966).
Born September 27th, 1924 in New York City.
Died August 1st, 1966 at 41 years old in New York City (tuberculosis).
William Redfield
American actor (1927-1976).
Born January 26th, 1927 in New York City.
Died August 17th, 1976 at 49 years old in New York City (leukemia).
Donald Judd
American minimalist artist (1928-1994).
Born June 3rd, 1928 in Excelsior Springs. [ref]
Died February 12th, 1994 at 65 years old in New York City (lymphoma). [ref]
Julian Beck
American actor, director and writer (1925-1985).
Born May 31st, 1925 in Manhattan. [ref]
Died September 14th, 1985 at 60 years old in New York City (stomach cancer). [ref]
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