Memphis Bleek

American rapper and hype man.

Born June 23rd, 1978 (age 47 years) in Brooklyn.

C. Everett Koop

American pediatric surgeon and public health administrator.

Born October 14th, 1916 in Brooklyn.

Died February 25th, 2013 at 96 years old in Hanover (kidney failure).

Karyn Kusama

American film director.

Born March 21st, 1968 (age 57 years) in Brooklyn.

Angelo Badalamenti

American composer.

Born March 22nd, 1937 in Brooklyn.

Died December 11th, 2022 at 85 years old in Lincoln Park. ^[ref]

Peggy Wood

American actress of stage, film and television (1892-1978).

Born February 9th, 1892 in Brooklyn. ^[ref]

Died March 18th, 1978 at 86 years old in Stamford (stroke).

Joyce Brothers

American psychologist and columnist (1927-2013).

Born October 20th, 1927 in Brooklyn.

Died May 13th, 2013 at 85 years old in Fort Lee (respiratory failure).

Mickey Spillane

American writer (1918-2006).

Born March 9th, 1918 in Brooklyn.

Died July 17th, 2006 at 88 years old in Murrells Inlet (pancreatic cancer). ^[ref]

Kim Coles

American actor and comedian.

Born January 11th, 1962 (age 63 years) in Brooklyn.

Nelson Rodriguez Erazo

American professional wrestler.

Born March 20th, 1977 (age 48 years) in Brooklyn.

Barry Mann

American songwriter and musician.

Born February 9th, 1939 (age 86 years) in Brooklyn.