Eric Overmyer (1951-2026) Playwright, producer, writer. Eric Overmyer was born in Boulder, Colorado, and died in Mount Vernon, New York. He wrote scripts for television programs like “St. Elsewhere,” “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “The Wire,” “Treme,” and “Bosch.”
Alfa-Betty Olsen (1936-2025) Writer, actress. Alfa-Betty Olsen was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Manhattan, New York.
Hassan Ouakrim (Early 1940s-2025) Dancer, choreographer, art collector. Hassan Ouakrim was born in Aday, Moroco and died in Manhattan, New York.
Jeremiah Ostriker (1937-2025) Astrophysicist, professor. Jeremiah Ostriker was born in and died in Manhattan, New York.
Paul F. Oreffice (1927-2024) Businessman. Paul Oreffice was born in Venice, Italy, and died in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Lorraine O’Grady (1934-2024) Artist, writer, translator, critic. Lorraine O’Grady was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and died in Manhattan, New York.
Lynda Obst (1950-2024) Film producer, journalist, author. Lynda Obst was born in Harrison, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California.
Robert B. Oxnam (1942-2024) Scholar. Robert B. Oxnam was born in Los Angeles, California, and died in Greenport, New York.
Steve Ostrow (1932-2024) Businessman, activist, memoirist. Steve Ostrow was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Sydney, Australia. He was known for founding the Continental Baths in Manhattan, New York.
Charles Osgood (1933-2024) Newscaster, author. Charles Osgood was born in Manhattan, New York, and died in Saddle River, New Jersey. He was a graduate of Fordham University.