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1,897 Notable deaths
in New York City
James Henry Breasted
American archaeologist, egyptologist and historian (1865–1935).
Born August 27th, 1865 in Rockford.
Died December 2nd, 1935 at 70 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Joseph Stella
American artist (1877-1946).
Born June 13th, 1877 in Muro Lucano.
Died November 5th, 1946 at 69 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
S. S. Van Dine
American art critic and writer (1888–1939).
Born October 15th, 1888 in Charlottesville. [ref]
Died April 11th, 1939 at 50 years old in New York City. [ref]
Jacqueline Brookes
American actress, acting teacher (1930–2013).
Born July 24th, 1930 in Montclair.
Died April 26th, 2013 at 82 years old in New York City (lymphoma).
Jay Lovestone
American socialist, communist, anti-communist and labor/political activist (1897-1990).
Born December 15th, 1897 in Slonimskij County.
Died March 7th, 1990 at 92 years old in New York City.
William Collins Whitney
American politician, financier; united states secretary of the navy (1841-1904).
Born July 5th, 1841 in Conway. [ref]
Died February 2nd, 1904 at 62 years old in New York City. [ref]
William Schuman
American composer and arts administrator (1910-1992).
Born August 4th, 1910 in New York City, The Bronx.
Died February 15th, 1992 at 81 years old in New York City.
Annette Hanshaw
American singer (1901-1985).
Born October 18th, 1901 in Manhattan.
Died March 13th, 1985 at 83 years old in New York City (cancer).
Larry Young
American jazz musician (1940-1978).
Born October 7th, 1940 in Newark.
Died March 30th, 1978 at 37 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Richard Taylor
Confederate general (1826-1879).
Born January 27th, 1826 in Louisville.
Died April 12th, 1879 at 53 years old in New York City.
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