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Lew Landers

American film and television director (1901–1962).

Born January 2nd, 1901 in New York City.

Died December 16th, 1962 at 61 years old in Palm Desert (myocardial infarction).

Jerome Rothenberg

American poet (1931–2024).

Born December 11th, 1931 in New York City.

Died April 21st, 2024 at 92 years old in Encinitas. [ref]

Priscilla Dean

American actress (1896–1987).

Born November 25th, 1896 in New York City.

Died December 27th, 1987 at 91 years old in Leonia (falling from height).

Dennie Moore

American actress (1902–1978).

Born December 31st, 1902 in New York City.

Died February 22nd, 1978 at 75 years old in New York City.

Hans Zinsser

American physician, bacteriologist (1878–1940).

Born November 17th, 1878 in New York City.

Died September 4th, 1940 at 61 years old in New York City (leukemia).

Elsie Clews Parsons

American anthropologist (1875-1941).

Born November 27th, 1875 in New York City.

Died December 19th, 1941 at 66 years old in New York City.

Linda Jo Rizzo

American singer and model.

Born April 1st, 1955 (age 70 years) in New York City.

Sam Newfield

American film director (1899-1964).

Born December 6th, 1899 in New York City.

Died November 10th, 1964 at 64 years old in Los Angeles.

Gus Schilling

American comedian (1908-1957).

Born June 20th, 1908 in New York City.

Died June 16th, 1957 at 48 years old in Hollywood (myocardial infarction).

Richard Dorson

American folklorist (1916–1981).

Born March 12th, 1916 in New York City.

Died September 11th, 1981 at 65 years old in Bloomington.

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