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823 Notable births
 in Philadelphia

Walter E. Williams

American economist, commentator, and academic (1936-2020).

Born March 31st, 1936 in Philadelphia. [ref]

Died December 1st, 2020 at 84 years old in Arlington, George Mason University. [ref]

Whittaker Chambers

Defected communist spy, writer, editor (1901–1961).

Born April 1st, 1901 in Philadelphia.

Died July 9th, 1961 at 60 years old in Westminster.

Charles Hallahan

American actor (1943–1997).

Born July 29th, 1943 in Philadelphia.

Died November 25th, 1997 at 54 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction).

William Kemmler

American murderer (1860–1890).

Born May 9th, 1860 in Philadelphia.

Died August 6th, 1890 at 30 years old in Auburn Correctional Facility (electrocution). [ref]

Gail Ann Dorsey

American singer and bassist.

Born November 20th, 1962 (age 63 years) in Philadelphia.

Steve McCurry

American photographer (born 1950).

Born February 24th, 1950 (age 76 years) in Philadelphia.

Angelo Dundee

American boxing trainer.

Born August 30th, 1921 in Philadelphia.

Died February 1st, 2012 at 90 years old in Tampa (heart failure). [ref]

Martin Gabel

American actor (1912-1986).

Born June 19th, 1912 in Philadelphia.

Died May 22nd, 1986 at 73 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).

Andrew Weil

Us physician and writer; alternative medicine advocate.

Born June 8th, 1942 (age 84 years) in Philadelphia.

Richard Brooks

American screenwriter, film director and producer (1912-1992).

Born May 18th, 1912 in Philadelphia.

Died March 11th, 1992 at 79 years old in Studio City (heart failure).

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