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1,897 Notable deaths
in New York City
Leopold Godowsky
American pianist, composer, and teacher (1870–1938).
Born February 13th, 1870 in Vilnius, Žasliai.
Died November 21st, 1938 at 68 years old in New York City (cancer).
Richard Rodney Bennett
British composer and pianist (1936-2012).
Born March 29th, 1936 in Broadstairs.
Died December 24th, 2012 at 76 years old in New York City. [ref]
S. J. Perelman
American humorist, author, and screenwriter (1904-1979).
Born February 1st, 1904 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died October 17th, 1979 at 75 years old in New York City. [ref]
Cristina
American singer (1956-2020).
Born January 2nd, 1959 in New York City. [ref]
Died March 31st, 2020 at 61 years old in New York City (COVID-19). [ref]
Condé Nast
American publisher (1873–1942), founder of the eponymous publishing house.
Born March 26th, 1873 in New York City.
Died September 19th, 1942 at 69 years old in New York City.
Zellig S. Harris
Populariser of theoretical linguistics.
Born October 23rd, 1909 in Balta.
Died May 22nd, 1992 at 82 years old in New York City.
William Bernbach
American businessman.
Born August 13th, 1911 in The Bronx.
Died October 2nd, 1982 at 71 years old in New York City.
Kenny Kirkland
American musician (1955–1998).
Born September 28th, 1955 in New York City.
Died November 13th, 1998 at 43 years old in New York City.
Laurette Taylor
American stage and silent film actress (1884–1946).
Born April 1st, 1884 in New York City.
Died December 7th, 1946 at 62 years old in New York City (thrombosis).
Michel Fokine
Russian ballet dancer and choreographer (1880–1942).
Born May 5th, 1880 in Saint Petersburg.
Died August 23rd, 1942 at 62 years old in New York City.
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