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1,904 Notable deaths
 in New York City

Erwin Chargaff

Ukrainian-born biochemist who emigrated to the united states (1905–2002).

Born August 11th, 1905 in Chernivtsi.

Died June 20th, 2002 at 96 years old in New York City.

Eva Hesse

German-born american sculptor and textile artist (1936-1970).

Born January 11th, 1936 in Hamburg.

Died May 29th, 1970 at 34 years old in New York City (brain cancer).

Trey Wilson

American actor (1948-1989).

Born January 21st, 1948 in Houston.

Died January 16th, 1989 at 40 years old in New York City.

Jule Styne

British-born american songwriter (1905-1994).

Born December 31st, 1905 in London.

Died September 20th, 1994 at 88 years old in New York City.

Jackie Curtis

American actor, writer, singer (1947-1985).

Born February 19th, 1947 in New York City.

Died May 15th, 1985 at 38 years old in New York City (drug overdose).

Harry Stockwell

American actor, singer (1902–1984).

Born April 27th, 1902 in Kansas City.

Died July 19th, 1984 at 82 years old in New York City.

Edwin Howard Armstrong

American electrical engineer and inventor (1890–1954).

Born December 18th, 1890 in Manhattan.

Died February 1st, 1954 at 63 years old in New York City (falling).

Mark McCormack

American lawyer, sports agent and writer (1930–2003).

Born November 6th, 1930 in Chicago.

Died May 16th, 2003 at 72 years old in New York City.

Bill Lee

American musician and composer (1928–2023).

Born July 23rd, 1928 in Snow Hill.

Died May 24th, 2023 at 94 years old in New York City. [ref]

Thayer David

American actor (1927-1978).

Born March 4th, 1927 in Medford.

Died July 17th, 1978 at 51 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).

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