Jeffrey Hunter

American actor and producer (1926–1969).

Born November 25th, 1926 in New Orleans.

Died May 27th, 1969 at 42 years old in Los Angeles (cerebral hemorrhage).

Steve Scalise

American politician (born 1965).

Born October 6th, 1965 (age 60 years) in New Orleans.

Michael Lewis

American writer.

Born October 15th, 1960 (age 65 years) in New Orleans.

Romeo Miller

American rapper, actor and basketball player.

Born August 19th, 1989 (age 36 years) in New Orleans.

Mahalia Jackson

American gospel singer (1911–1972).

Born October 26th, 1911 in New Orleans.

Died January 27th, 1972 at 60 years old in Evergreen Park (heart disease).

Bryant Gumbel

American television journalist and sportscaster.

Born September 29th, 1948 (age 77 years) in New Orleans.

Dr. John

American singer-songwriter (1941-2019).

Born November 21st, 1941 in New Orleans.

Died June 6th, 2019 at 77 years old in New Orleans (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Derrick Lewis

American mixed martial artist.

Born February 7th, 1985 (age 41 years) in New Orleans.

Marie Laveau

American voodoo practitioner.

Born September 10th, 1801 in New Orleans. ^[ref]

Died June 16th, 1881 at 79 years old in New Orleans. ^[ref]

Jay Electronica

American rapper.

Born September 19th, 1976 (age 49 years) in New Orleans.