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1,904 Notable deaths
 in New York City

Daniel Lewin

American-israeli mathematician and entrepreneur.

Born May 14th, 1970 in Denver.

Died September 11th, 2001 at 31 years old in New York City (stab wound).

Mercedes de Acosta

American poet, playwright, and novelist (1893-1968).

Born March 1st, 1892 in New York City.

Died May 9th, 1968 at 76 years old in New York City.

Tommy Gagliano

American mobster (1884–1951).

Born May 29th, 1884 in Corleone.

Died February 16th, 1951 at 66 years old in New York City.

Richie Ashburn

American baseball player (1927–1997).

Born March 19th, 1927 in Tilden.

Died September 9th, 1997 at 70 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).

Francesca Woodman

American photographer (1958 - 1981).

Born April 3rd, 1958 in Denver.

Died January 21st, 1981 at 22 years old in New York City (falling).

Solomon R. Guggenheim

American businessman and museum founder (1861-1949).

Born February 2nd, 1861 in Philadelphia.

Died November 3rd, 1949 at 88 years old in New York City.

James Coco

Actor (1930-1987).

Born March 2nd, 1930 in New York City.

Died February 25th, 1987 at 56 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).

Peggy Cass

American actress, comedian, game show panelist, and announcer (1924-1999).

Born May 21st, 1924 in Boston.

Died March 8th, 1999 at 74 years old in New York City (heart failure).

Sol LeWitt

American artist (1928-2007).

Born September 9th, 1928 in Hartford.

Died April 8th, 2007 at 78 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]

Elisha Otis

Founder of otis elevator co..

Born August 3rd, 1811 in Halifax.

Died April 8th, 1861 at 49 years old in New York City (diphtheria).

Deaths 371 to 380 of 1904

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