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199 Notable deaths
in Philadelphia
Frankie Beverly
American musician (1946–2024).
Born December 6th, 1946 in Philadelphia.
Died September 10th, 2024 at 77 years old in Philadelphia. [ref]
Sue Randall
American actress (1935-1984).
Born October 8th, 1935 in Philadelphia.
Died October 26th, 1984 at 49 years old in Philadelphia (lung cancer).
Vincent Gardenia
American actor (1920-1992).
Born January 7th, 1920 in Naples.
Died December 9th, 1992 at 72 years old in Philadelphia (myocardial infarction).
Dexter Gordon
American jazz saxophonist (1923–1990).
Born February 27th, 1923 in Los Angeles. [ref]
Died April 26th, 1990 at 67 years old in Philadelphia (kidney failure). [ref]
Jimmy Young
American boxer (1948–2005).
Born November 16th, 1948 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died February 20th, 2005 at 56 years old in Philadelphia (myocardial infarction).
Jack Thayer
Titanic survivor (1894–1945).
Born December 24th, 1894 in Philadelphia.
Died September 20th, 1945 at 50 years old in Philadelphia.
Clifford Geertz
American anthropologist.
Born August 23rd, 1926 in San Francisco.
Died October 30th, 2006 at 80 years old in Philadelphia (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Thomas Eakins
American painter (1844–1916).
Born July 25th, 1844 in Philadelphia.
Died June 25th, 1916 at 71 years old in Philadelphia.
Maurice Hilleman
American vaccinologist (1919–2005).
Born August 30th, 1919 in Miles City.
Died April 11th, 2005 at 85 years old in Philadelphia.
John Wanamaker
Us postmaster general, retailer, and art collector (1838-1922).
Born July 11th, 1838 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died December 12th, 1922 at 84 years old in Philadelphia.
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