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1,897 Notable deaths
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.
Rebecca Clarke
English composer and violist (1886–1979).
Born August 27th, 1886 in Harrow.
Died October 13th, 1979 at 93 years old in New York City.
Stephen Samuel Wise
American rabbi (1874–1949).
Born March 17th, 1874 in Budapest.
Died April 19th, 1949 at 75 years old in New York City.
Gertrude Berg
American actress, screenwriter (1899-1966).
Born October 3rd, 1899 in New York City.
Died September 14th, 1966 at 66 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Mary Richmond
American social worker.
Born August 5th, 1861 in Belleville.
Died September 12th, 1928 at 67 years old in New York City.
Jimmy Garrison
American double bassist (1934-1976).
Born March 3rd, 1934 in Miami.
Died April 7th, 1976 at 42 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
Pepper Adams
American saxophonist (1930-1986).
Born October 8th, 1930 in Highland Park.
Died September 10th, 1986 at 55 years old in New York City (lung cancer).
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