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1,897 Notable deaths
in New York City
Mary Dimmick Harrison
Second wife of the 23rd united states president benjamin harrison (1858–1948).
Born April 30th, 1858 in Honesdale.
Died January 5th, 1948 at 89 years old in New York City.
Joan Chandler
American actor (1923-1979).
Born August 24th, 1923 in Butler.
Died May 11th, 1979 at 55 years old in New York City (cancer).
Terence Cooke
Catholic cardinal (1921–1983).
Born March 1st, 1921 in New York City.
Died October 6th, 1983 at 62 years old in New York City (leukemia).
Infanta Marie Anne of Portugal
Grand duchess consort and regent of luxembourg (1861-1942).
Born July 13th, 1861 in Bronnbach.
Died July 31st, 1942 at 81 years old in New York City.
Albert Pinkham Ryder
American painter (1847–1917).
Born March 19th, 1847 in New Bedford.
Died March 28th, 1917 at 70 years old in New York City.
Guitar Slim
American blues guitarist and singer (1926–1959).
Born December 10th, 1926 in Greenwood. [ref]
Died February 7th, 1959 at 32 years old in New York City (pneumonia). [ref]
Muriel Rukeyser
Poet and political activist (1913–1980).
Born December 15th, 1913 in New York City.
Died February 12th, 1980 at 66 years old in New York City.
Kenneth Keating
American politician and diplomat (1900–1975).
Died May 5th, 1975 at 74 years old in New York City.
Sandy Saddler
American boxer (1926–2001).
Born June 23rd, 1926 in Boston.
Died September 18th, 2001 at 75 years old in New York City.
Liliane Montevecchi
French-italian actress, dancer, and singer (1932-2018).
Born October 13th, 1932 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
Died June 29th, 2018 at 85 years old in New York City (colorectal cancer).
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