Donald Barthelme

American writer, editor, and professor (1931–1989).

Born April 7th, 1931 in Philadelphia.

Died July 23rd, 1989 at 58 years old in Houston (laryngeal cancer).

James Bond

American ornithologist and inspiration for the name of the fictional spy (1900-1989).

Born January 4th, 1900 in Philadelphia.

Died February 14th, 1989 at 89 years old in Philadelphia (cancer).

Patricia Hill Collins

African-american scholar.

Born May 1st, 1948 (age 78 years) in Philadelphia.

Alvin Sargent

American screenwriter (1927–2019).

Born April 12th, 1927 in Philadelphia.

Died May 9th, 2019 at 92 years old in Seattle. ^[ref]

Brian T. Delaney

American actor.

Born November 17th, 1976 (age 49 years) in Philadelphia.

Tony Campolo

American sociologist and pastor (1935–2024).

Born February 25th, 1935 in Philadelphia.

Died November 19th, 2024 at 89 years old in Bryn Mawr. ^[ref]

Mildred Davis

American actress (1901–1969).

Born February 22nd, 1901 in Philadelphia.

Died August 18th, 1969 at 68 years old in Santa Monica (myocardial infarction).

Marjorie Liu

American writer.

Born June 16th, 1979 (age 47 years) in Philadelphia.

Dee Dee Sharp

American r&b singer.

Born September 9th, 1945 (age 80 years) in Philadelphia.

Jennifer Shahade

American chess and poker player.

Born December 31st, 1980 (age 45 years) in Philadelphia.