American singer (1933–2006).

Born December 1st, 1935 in Chicago. ^[ref]

Died January 6th, 2006 at 70 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer, brain cancer). ^[ref]

Lou Reed

Born March 2nd, 1944 in Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center.

Died October 27th, 2013 at 69 years old

Lou Pearlman

Born June 19th, 1954 in Flushing.

Died August 19th, 2016 at 62 years old

Paul Robeson

Born April 9th, 1898 in Princeton.

Died January 23rd, 1976 at 77 years old

John Rawls

Born February 21st, 1921 in Baltimore.

Died November 24th, 2002 at 81 years old

Ray Charles

Born September 23rd, 1930 in Albany.

Died June 10th, 2004 at 73 years old