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 (1921–2006).

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.

Marvin Worth

Film producer, screenwriter, actor (1925-1998).

Born June 6th, 1925 in Brooklyn.

Died April 22nd, 1998 at 72 years old in Los Angeles (lung cancer).

Sarah Mitton

Canadian shot putter.

Born June 20th, 1996 (age 30 years) in Brooklyn.

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.

Nzingha Prescod

American fencer.

Born August 14th, 1992 (age 33 years) in Brooklyn.