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John Giorno

American writer (1936-2019).

Born December 4th, 1936 in New York City.

Died October 11th, 2019 at 82 years old in Manhattan, 222 Bowery (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Larry Levan

American dj from new york city (1954–1992).

Born July 20th, 1954 in New York City.

Died November 8th, 1992 at 38 years old in Beth Israel Medical Center (stroke).

Jackie McLean

American jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader.

Born May 17th, 1932 in New York City. [ref]

Died May 31st, 2006 at 74 years old in Hartford. [ref]

George Gilder

Author, economist, technology writer.

Born November 29th, 1939 (age 86 years) in New York City. [ref]

William Gaddis

American novelist (1922–1998).

Born December 29th, 1922 in New York City.

Died December 16th, 1998 at 75 years old in East Hampton (prostate cancer).

Northern Calloway

American actor (1948-1990).

Born January 22nd, 1948 in New York City.

Died January 9th, 1990 at 41 years old in Ossining (cardiovascular disease).

Jason Furman

American economist, advisor to us president obama.

Born August 18th, 1970 (age 55 years) in New York City.

Matt Flynn

American drummer.

Born May 23rd, 1970 (age 55 years) in New York City. [ref]

Denise Alexander

American actress.

Born November 11th, 1939 in New York City.

Died March 5th, 2025 at 85 years old in Boulder. [ref]

Robert Strauss

American film actor (1913-1975).

Born November 8th, 1913 in New York City.

Died February 20th, 1975 at 61 years old in New York City (stroke).

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