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1,594 Notable deaths
in New York City
Prescott Bush
American politician, us senator from connecticut (1895-1972).
Born May 15th, 1895 in Columbus.
Died October 8th, 1972 at 77 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Norman Mailer
American writer (1923–2007).
Born January 31st, 1923 in Long Branch.
Died November 10th, 2007 at 84 years old in New York City (kidney failure). [ref]
Steve Ditko
American comics artist (1927–2018).
Born November 2nd, 1927 in Johnstown. [ref]
Died June 27th, 2018 at 90 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Larry Linville
American actor (1939–2000).
Born September 29th, 1939 in Ojai.
Died April 10th, 2000 at 60 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Susan Sontag
American writer and filmmaker, professor, and activist (1933–2004).
Born January 16th, 1933 in New York City.
Died December 28th, 2004 at 71 years old in New York City (leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome). [ref]
Ben Gazzara
American actor (1930-2012).
Born August 28th, 1930 in Manhattan.
Died February 3rd, 2012 at 81 years old in New York City (pancreatic cancer). [ref]
O. Henry
American short story writer (1862–1910).
Born September 11th, 1862 in Greensboro.
Died June 5th, 1910 at 47 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Tony Randall
American actor.
Born February 26th, 1920 in Tulsa.
Died May 17th, 2004 at 84 years old in New York City (pneumonia). [ref]
John Cage
American avant-garde composer (1912-1992).
Born October 5th, 1912 in Good Samaritan Hospital. [ref]
Died August 12th, 1992 at 79 years old in New York City (stroke). [ref]
Harry Chapin
American singer-songwriter (1942–1981).
Born December 7th, 1942 in Brooklyn.
Died July 16th, 1981 at 38 years old in New York City (traffic collision).
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