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Marion Davies

American actress, producer, screenwriter and socialite (1897–1961).

Born January 3rd, 1897 in Brooklyn.

Died September 22nd, 1961 at 64 years old in Hollywood (stomach cancer).

Wolfman Jack

American dj and music tv host (1938–1995).

Born January 21st, 1938 in Brooklyn.

Died July 1st, 1995 at 57 years old in Belvidere (myocardial infarction).

Teófimo López

Honduran-american boxer.

Born July 30th, 1997 (age 28 years) in Brooklyn.

Brenda Vaccaro

American actress.

Born November 18th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Brooklyn.

John Ortiz

Born 1968; american actor and artistic director.

Born May 23rd, 1968 (age 57 years) in Brooklyn.

Jam Master Jay

American hip hop musician (1965–2002).

Born January 21st, 1965 in Brooklyn.

Died October 30th, 2002 at 37 years old in New York City (gunshot wound).

Kai Greene

American bodybuilder.

Born July 12th, 1975 (age 50 years) in Brooklyn.

Richard Perry

American record producer (1942–2024).

Born June 18th, 1942 in Brooklyn.

Died December 24th, 2024 at 82 years old in Los Angeles (cardiac arrest). [ref]

Riddick Bowe

American boxer.

Born August 10th, 1967 (age 58 years) in Brooklyn.

Larry Silverstein

American businessman.

Born May 30th, 1931 (age 94 years) in Brooklyn.

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