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1,651 Notable deaths
in New York City
Frank Shields
American tennis player and actor (1909-1975).
Born November 18th, 1909 in New York City.
Died August 19th, 1975 at 65 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
C. Douglas Dillon
United states navy officer (1909-2003).
Born August 21st, 1909 in Geneva.
Died January 10th, 2003 at 93 years old in New York City.
On Kawara
Japanese artist (1933–2014).
Born January 2nd, 1933 in Kariya.
Died July 10th, 2014 at 81 years old in New York City.
Bernard Nathanson
American physician, pro-choice activist and writer (1926-2011).
Born July 31st, 1926 in New York City.
Died February 21st, 2011 at 84 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]
John Ridgely
Actor (1909-1968).
Born September 6th, 1909 in Chicago.
Died January 18th, 1968 at 58 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
George Ball
American diplomat (1909-1994).
Born December 21st, 1909 in Des Moines.
Died May 26th, 1994 at 84 years old in New York City.
Laura Hope Crews
American actress (1879-1942).
Born December 12th, 1879 in San Francisco.
Died November 13th, 1942 at 62 years old in New York City (kidney failure).
Herb Lubalin
American graphic designer (1918-1981).
Born March 17th, 1918 in New York City. [ref]
Died May 24th, 1981 at 63 years old in New York City. [ref]
Fats Navarro
American jazz trumpeter (1923–1950).
Born September 24th, 1923 in Key West.
Died July 7th, 1950 at 26 years old in New York City (tuberculosis).
Preta Gil
Brazilian actress and singer (1974–2025).
Born August 8th, 1974 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died July 20th, 2025 at 50 years old in New York City (intestinal cancer). [ref]
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