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1,904 Notable deaths
in New York City
Chico Hamilton
American musician (1921–2013).
Born September 20th, 1921 in Los Angeles.
Died November 25th, 2013 at 92 years old in New York City (disease).
Archie Goodwin
American comic book writer, editor and artist (1937–1998).
Born September 8th, 1937 in Kansas City.
Died March 1st, 1998 at 60 years old in New York City (cancer).
Julia de Burgos
Puerto rican poet (1914–1953).
Born February 17th, 1914 in Carolina.
Died July 6th, 1953 at 39 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Ben Shahn
American painter, graphic designer and photographer of lithuanian descent (1898–1969).
Born September 12th, 1898 in Kaunas.
Died March 14th, 1969 at 70 years old in New York City.
John Gunther
American journalist (1901-1970).
Born August 30th, 1901 in Chicago.
Died May 29th, 1970 at 68 years old in New York City.
Elsa Maxwell
American gossip columnist, author, songwriter, and hostess (1883–1963).
Born May 24th, 1883 in Keokuk.
Died November 1st, 1963 at 80 years old in New York City.
Billy Murray
American singer (1877–1954).
Born May 25th, 1877 in Philadelphia.
Died August 17th, 1954 at 77 years old in New York City.
Art Farmer
American jazz trumpeter (1928–1999).
Born August 21st, 1928 in Council Bluffs.
Died October 4th, 1999 at 71 years old in New York City.
Risë Stevens
American opera singer, vocalist and actress (1913-2013).
Born June 11th, 1913 in New York City.
Died March 20th, 2013 at 99 years old in New York City.
Alton B. Parker
American judge (1852–1926).
Born May 14th, 1852 in Cortland.
Died May 10th, 1926 at 73 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
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