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Estelle Harris

American actress (1928–2022).

Born April 22nd, 1928 in New York City. [ref]

Died April 2nd, 2022 at 93 years old in Palm Desert. [ref]

Audre Lorde

American writer and feminist activist (1934–1992).

Born February 18th, 1934 in New York City. [ref]

Died November 17th, 1992 at 58 years old in Saint Croix (breast cancer, liver cancer). [ref]

Jonathan Netanyahu

Military officer and national hero of the state of israel (1946–1976).

Born March 13th, 1946 in New York City. [ref]

Died July 4th, 1976 at 30 years old in Entebbe (gunshot wound).

Rochelle Aytes

American actress.

Born May 17th, 1976 (age 50 years) in New York City.

Renée Felice Smith

American actress.

Born January 16th, 1985 (age 41 years) in New York City.

Caroline Polachek

American singer and songwriter.

Born June 20th, 1985 (age 40 years) in New York City.

Steny Hoyer

American politician (born 1939).

Born June 14th, 1939 (age 87 years) in New York City.

David Baddiel

British comedian.

Born May 28th, 1964 (age 62 years) in New York City.

Afrika Bambaataa

American dj, record producer, and rapper (1957–2026).

Born April 17th, 1957 in New York City.

Died April 9th, 2026 at 68 years old in Pennsylvania (prostate cancer). [ref]

Brian Henson

American puppeteer.

Born November 3rd, 1963 (age 62 years) in New York City.

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