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199 Notable deaths
in Philadelphia
Frank Sheeran
American mobster (1920–2003).
Born October 25th, 1920 in Camden.
Died December 14th, 2003 at 83 years old in Philadelphia (cancer).
Joe Frazier
American boxer (1944–2011).
Born January 12th, 1944 in Beaufort.
Died November 7th, 2011 at 67 years old in Philadelphia (cancer, liver cancer). [ref]
Gia Carangi
American model (1960–1986).
Born January 29th, 1960 in Philadelphia.
Died November 18th, 1986 at 26 years old in Philadelphia (HIV/AIDS).
David Ruffin
American singer (1941–1991).
Born January 18th, 1941 in Whynot.
Died June 1st, 1991 at 50 years old in Philadelphia (drug overdose).
Paul Robeson
American singer, actor, and political activist (1898–1976).
Born April 9th, 1898 in Princeton.
Died January 23rd, 1976 at 77 years old in Philadelphia (stroke).
Joe Bryant
American basketball head coach and retired player (1954–2024).
Born October 19th, 1954 in Philadelphia.
Died July 16th, 2024 at 69 years old in Philadelphia (stroke). [ref]
Tammi Terrell
American singer-songwriter.
Born April 29th, 1945 in Philadelphia.
Died March 16th, 1970 at 24 years old in Philadelphia (brain cancer).
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
American gospel musician (1915–1973).
Born March 20th, 1915 in Cotton Plant.
Died October 9th, 1973 at 58 years old in Philadelphia (stroke).
Angelo Bruno
American mobster (1910–1980).
Born May 21st, 1910 in Villalba.
Died March 21st, 1980 at 69 years old in Philadelphia.
Frederick Winslow Taylor
American mechanical engineer (1856–1915).
Born March 20th, 1856 in Germantown.
Died March 21st, 1915 at 59 years old in Philadelphia.
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