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Howard Lindsay

American theatrical producer, director, playwright, librettist and actor (1889–1968).

Born March 29th, 1889 in New York City.

Died February 11th, 1968 at 78 years old in New York City (disease).

John Bryson

American businessman (1943–2025).

Born July 24th, 1943 in New York City.

Died May 13th, 2025 at 81 years old in San Marino. [ref]

Alan Gelfand

American skateboarder.

Born January 1st, 1963 (age 63 years) in New York City.

Robert Shea

American novelist and journalist (1933–1994).

Born February 14th, 1933 in New York City.

Died March 10th, 1994 at 61 years old in New York City.

John Hejduk

Architect, artist, educator.

Born July 13th, 1929 in New York City. [ref]

Died July 3rd, 2000 at 70 years old in New York City, The Bronx. [ref]

Michael Azerrad

American musician and writer.

Born May 8th, 1961 (age 64 years) in New York City. [ref]

Jonathan Carroll

American fiction writer.

Born January 26th, 1949 (age 77 years) in New York City.

Eric Singleton

American rapper.

Born November 6th, 1968 (age 57 years) in New York City.

Peter Serkin

American musician (1947-2020).

Born July 24th, 1947 in New York City.

Died February 1st, 2020 at 72 years old in Red Hook (pancreatic cancer). [ref]

Marilyn Hacker

American writer.

Born November 27th, 1942 (age 83 years) in New York City.

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