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1,897 Notable deaths
in New York City
Leora Dana
American actress (1923–1983).
Born April 1st, 1923 in New York City.
Died December 13th, 1983 at 60 years old in New York City (cancer).
Eslanda Goode Robeson
American anthropologist, author, actor and civil rights activist (1895-1965).
Born December 15th, 1895 in Washington, D.C..
Died December 13th, 1965 at 69 years old in New York City (breast cancer).
Milton Avery
American artist (1885–1965).
Born March 7th, 1885 in Altmar.
Died January 3rd, 1965 at 79 years old in New York City.
Gary Graffman
American musician (1928–2025).
Born October 4th, 1928 in New York City. [ref]
Died December 27th, 2025 at 97 years old in New York City. [ref]
Gordon Bunshaft
American architect (1909–1990).
Born May 9th, 1909 in Buffalo.
Died August 6th, 1990 at 81 years old in New York City.
Jean Webster
American novelist (1876-1916).
Born July 24th, 1876 in Fredonia.
Died June 11th, 1916 at 39 years old in New York City (puerperal disorders).
Al Lewis
American actor, radio personality, politician (1923–2006).
Born April 30th, 1923 in Manhattan.
Died February 3rd, 2006 at 82 years old in New York City. [ref]
Douglas McGrath
American actor and director.
Born February 2nd, 1958 in Midland.
Died November 3rd, 2022 at 64 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Milton Caniff
American cartoonist (1907-1988).
Born February 28th, 1907 in Hillsboro.
Died April 3rd, 1988 at 81 years old in New York City.
Alexander Archipenko
American sculptor and artist of ukrainian origin (1887–1964).
Died February 25th, 1964 at 76 years old in New York City.
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