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Blanche Friderici
American actress (1878-1933).
Born January 21st, 1878 in Brooklyn.
Died December 23rd, 1933 at 55 years old in Visalia (myocardial infarction).
Richie Beirach
American jazz pianist and composer (1947–2026).
Born May 23rd, 1947 in Brooklyn.
Died January 26th, 2026 at 78 years old in Worms. [ref]
Leon Henkin
American mathematician.
Born April 19th, 1921 in Brooklyn.
Died November 1st, 2006 at 85 years old in Oakland (disease).
Albert Lewin
American film director, producer, and screenwriter (1894-1968).
Born September 23rd, 1894 in Brooklyn.
Died May 9th, 1968 at 73 years old in New York City (pneumonia).
Edward L. Cahn
American film director and film editor (1899–1963).
Born February 12th, 1899 in Brooklyn.
Died August 25th, 1963 at 64 years old in Hollywood.
Adelaide Crapsey
American writer (1878-1914).
Born September 9th, 1878 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died October 8th, 1914 at 36 years old in Rochester (tuberculosis). [ref]
Jack Donohue
American actor and director (1908-1984).
Born November 3rd, 1908 in Brooklyn.
Died March 27th, 1984 at 75 years old in Marina del Rey (myocardial infarction).
Flip Phillips
American jazz tenor saxophone and clarinet player (1915–2001).
Born March 26th, 1915 in Brooklyn.
Died August 17th, 2001 at 86 years old in Fort Lauderdale.
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