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 in Philadelphia

Grayson Hall

American television, film and stage actress (1922-1985).

Born September 18th, 1922 in Philadelphia.

Died August 7th, 1985 at 62 years old in New York City (lung cancer).

Carolyn Goodman

American politician.

Born March 25th, 1938 (age 87 years) in Philadelphia.

Lisa P. Jackson

American politician: epa administrator.

Born February 8th, 1962 (age 64 years) in Philadelphia.

Steve Alten

American writer.

Born August 21st, 1959 (age 66 years) in Philadelphia.

Anna Quindlen

Journalist, novelist.

Born July 8th, 1952 (age 73 years) in Philadelphia.

John Backus

American computer scientist (1924–2007).

Born December 3rd, 1924 in Philadelphia.

Died March 17th, 2007 at 82 years old in Ashland. [ref]

Philip Casnoff

American actor.

Born August 3rd, 1949 (age 76 years) in Philadelphia.

Steven E. de Souza

American screenwriter and film director.

Born November 17th, 1947 (age 78 years) in Philadelphia.

Pat Martino

American jazz guitarist and composer.

Born August 25th, 1944 in Philadelphia. [ref]

Died November 1st, 2021 at 77 years old in South Philadelphia. [ref]

David Bromberg

American musician.

Born September 19th, 1945 (age 80 years) in Philadelphia.

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