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1,571 Notable deaths
in New York City
Ernst Toller
German writer, politician and leader of the munich soviet republic (1893-1939).
Born December 1st, 1893 in Szamocin.
Died May 22nd, 1939 at 45 years old in New York City (hanging to death).
James Rosenquist
American artist (1933-2017).
Born November 29th, 1933 in Grand Forks.
Died March 31st, 2017 at 83 years old in New York City. [ref]
Johnny Hodges
American alto saxophonist.
Born July 25th, 1907 in Cambridge.
Died May 11th, 1970 at 62 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Max Reinhardt
Theatre director and actor (1873-1943).
Born September 9th, 1873 in Baden.
Died October 31st, 1943 at 70 years old in New York City (stroke).
Adolph Green
American lyricist and playwright (1914-2002).
Born December 2nd, 1914 in The Bronx.
Died October 23rd, 2002 at 87 years old in New York City.
Mihajlo Pupin
Serbian-american physicist, physical chemist and philanthropist (1858–1935).
Born October 9th, 1858 in Idvor.
Died March 12th, 1935 at 76 years old in New York City.
Joseph Sweeney
American actor.
Born July 26th, 1884 in Philadelphia.
Died November 25th, 1963 at 79 years old in New York City.
Jo Jones
American jazz drummer (1911–1985).
Born October 11th, 1911 in Chicago.
Died September 3rd, 1985 at 73 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Elliott Carter
American composer (1908-2012).
Born December 11th, 1908 in Manhattan.
Died November 5th, 2012 at 103 years old in New York City. [ref]
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