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1,904 Notable deaths
in New York City
Natalia Pavlovna Paley
Member of the romanov family (1905-1981).
Born December 5th, 1905 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
Died December 27th, 1981 at 76 years old in New York City.
Barnum Brown
American paleontologist (1873-1963).
Born February 12th, 1873 in Carbondale.
Died February 5th, 1963 at 89 years old in New York City.
John Davis Lodge
American politician (1903–1985).
Born October 20th, 1903 in Washington, D.C..
Died October 29th, 1985 at 82 years old in New York City.
Teresa Carreño
Venezuelan classical pianist.
Born December 22nd, 1853 in Caracas.
Died June 12th, 1917 at 63 years old 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).
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