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1,571 Notable deaths
in New York City
David Wechsler
American psychologist and academic.
Born January 12th, 1896 in Iași County.
Died May 2nd, 1981 at 85 years old in New York City. [ref]
Alberta Hunter
American blues singer, songwriter, and nurse (1895-1984).
Born April 1st, 1895 in Memphis. [ref]
Died October 17th, 1984 at 89 years old in New York City. [ref]
Thomas M. Disch
American science fiction author and poet (1940-2008).
Born February 2nd, 1940 in Des Moines.
Died July 4th, 2008 at 68 years old in New York City. [ref]
Andrew Sarris
American film critic (1928-2012).
Born October 31st, 1928 in New York City.
Died June 20th, 2012 at 83 years old in New York City (falling from height). [ref]
Daniel De Leon
American newspaper editor (1852–1914).
Born December 14th, 1852 in Willemstad.
Died May 11th, 1914 at 61 years old in New York City.
Virgil Thomson
American composer and critic (1896–1989).
Born November 25th, 1896 in Kansas City.
Died September 30th, 1989 at 92 years old in New York City (disease).
David Ausubel
American psychologist (1918–2008).
Born October 25th, 1918 in New York City.
Died July 9th, 2008 at 89 years old in New York City.
Bobby Timmons
American pianist (1935-1974).
Born December 19th, 1935 in Philadelphia.
Died March 1st, 1974 at 38 years old in New York City (liver cirrhosis).
Reggie Lucas
American musician, songwriter, record producer.
Born February 25th, 1953 in New York City. [ref]
Died May 19th, 2018 at 65 years old in New York City (heart failure). [ref]
Georgia Gibbs
American singer.
Born August 17th, 1919 in Worcester. [ref]
Died December 9th, 2006 at 87 years old in New York City (leukemia). [ref]
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