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1,571 Notable deaths
in New York City
Ben Hecht
American screenwriter, director, producer, playwright, journalist and novelist.
Born February 28th, 1894 in New York City. [ref]
Died April 18th, 1964 at 70 years old in New York City (coronary thrombosis). [ref]
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).
George Roy Hill
American film director (1921–2002).
Born December 20th, 1921 in Minneapolis.
Died December 27th, 2002 at 81 years old in New York City (Parkinson's disease).
Kay Thompson
American author, singer, dancer, actress, and choreographer (1909–1998).
Born November 9th, 1909 in St. Louis.
Died July 2nd, 1998 at 88 years old in New York City (disease).
John Franzese
Underboss of the colombo crime family.
Born February 6th, 1917 in Naples.
Died February 24th, 2020 at 103 years old in New York City.
Herbert Ross
American film director (1927-2001).
Born May 13th, 1927 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died October 9th, 2001 at 74 years old in New York City (heart failure). [ref]
Prince Randian
Sideshow performer (1871–1934).
Born October 12th, 1871 in Demerara.
Died December 19th, 1934 at 63 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Eva Hesse
German-born american sculptor and textile artist (1936-1970).
Born January 11th, 1936 in Hamburg. [ref]
Died May 29th, 1970 at 34 years old in New York City (brain cancer). [ref]
William J. Casey
American politician (1913–1987).
Born March 13th, 1913 in Queens.
Died May 6th, 1987 at 74 years old in New York City (brain cancer).
Ray Gillen
American singer (1959–1993).
Born May 12th, 1959 in New York City.
Died December 1st, 1993 at 34 years old in New York City (death from AIDS-related complications).
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