Joe Newman

American musician (1922–1992).

Born September 7th, 1922 in New Orleans.

Died July 5th, 1992 at 69 years old in New York City.

Ruth R. Benerito

American scientist and inventor (1916-2013).

Born January 12th, 1916 in New Orleans.

Died October 5th, 2013 at 97 years old in Metairie.

Henry Butler

American musical artist (1949–2018).

Born September 21st, 1949 in New Orleans.

Died July 2nd, 2018 at 68 years old in New York City (brain cancer).

Eddie Bo

New orleans r&b musician (1930-2009).

Born September 20th, 1930 in New Orleans.

Died March 18th, 2009 at 78 years old in Picayune (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Edmond Hall

American jazz clarinetist (1901–1967).

Born May 15th, 1901 in New Orleans. ^[ref]

Died February 11th, 1967 at 65 years old in Cambridge. ^[ref]

Tony Jackson

American pianist, singer, and composer (1876–1921).

Born June 5th, 1876 in New Orleans.

Died April 20th, 1921 at 44 years old in Illinois.

Papa Jack Laine

American musician (1873-1966).

Born September 21st, 1873 in New Orleans.

Died June 1st, 1966 at 92 years old in Jackson.

Temeka Johnson

American basketball player.

Born September 6th, 1982 (age 43 years) in New Orleans.

Deron Washington

American basketball player.

Born December 12th, 1985 (age 40 years) in New Orleans.

John Levy

American musician (1912-2012).

Born April 11th, 1912 in New Orleans.

Died January 20th, 2012 at 99 years old in Altadena. ^[ref]