Betty Holberton

American computer programmer.

Born March 7th, 1917 in Philadelphia.

Died December 8th, 2001 at 84 years old in Rockville (disease).

John Lehman

American naval aviator, investor, writer and civil servant.

Born September 14th, 1942 (age 83 years) in Philadelphia.

Judith Jamison

American dancer and choreographer (1943–2024).

Born May 10th, 1943 in Philadelphia.

Died November 9th, 2024 at 81 years old in Manhattan. ^[ref]

Herbert Rudley

American actor (1910-2006).

Born March 22nd, 1910 in Philadelphia.

Died September 9th, 2006 at 96 years old in Los Angeles (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

David Mirkin

American writer, director and producer.

Born September 18th, 1955 (age 70 years) in Philadelphia.

Kate McNeil

American actress.

Born August 17th, 1959 (age 66 years) in Philadelphia.

Danny Fortson

American basketball player.

Born March 27th, 1976 (age 49 years) in Philadelphia.

Richard Corliss

American editor for time magazine (1944-2015).

Born March 6th, 1944 in Philadelphia.

Died April 23rd, 2015 at 71 years old in New York City (stroke).

George H. Heilmeier

American engineer and businessman (1936-2014).

Born May 22nd, 1936 in Philadelphia.

Died April 22nd, 2014 at 77 years old in Plano (disease).

Karl Barry Sharpless

American chemist.

Born April 28th, 1941 (age 84 years) in Philadelphia.