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Lennie Tristano

American jazz pianist and composer (1919–1978).

Born March 19th, 1919 in Chicago.

Died November 18th, 1978 at 59 years old in New York City.

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy

American activist and author (1946–2025).

Born October 25th, 1940 in Chicago.

Died October 13th, 2025 at 84 years old in Little Rock. [ref]

Devontae Cacok

American basketball player.

Born October 8th, 1996 (age 29 years) in Chicago.

Frankie Darro

Actor (1917-1976).

Born December 22nd, 1917 in Chicago.

Died December 25th, 1976 at 59 years old in Huntington Beach (myocardial infarction).

Ring Lardner

Journalist, screenwriter.

Born August 15th, 1915 in Chicago. [ref]

Died October 31st, 2000 at 85 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]

Nick Anderson

American basketball player.

Born January 20th, 1968 (age 58 years) in Chicago.

Dolores Gray

American actress (1924-2002).

Born June 7th, 1924 in Chicago. [ref]

Died June 26th, 2002 at 78 years old in Manhattan (myocardial infarction). [ref]

John McNaughton

American film and television director.

Born January 13th, 1950 (age 76 years) in Chicago.

Richard Sennett

American sociologist and academic.

Born January 1st, 1943 (age 83 years) in Chicago.

Jacob Zachar

American actor.

Born May 16th, 1986 (age 39 years) in Chicago.

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