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Trina Robbins

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Trina Robbins (1938-2024) Artist, writer, editor, cartoonist. Trina Robbins was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in San Francisco, California.

Martin Greenfield

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Martin Greenfield (1928-2024) Tailor, memoirist. Martin Greenfield was born in Pavlovo, Ukraine, and died in Manhasset, New York.

Marnia Lazreg

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Marnia Lazreg (1941-2024) Academic, author. Marnia Lazreg was born in Mostaganem, Algeria, and died in Manhattan, New York.

Malachy McCourt

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Malachy McCourt (1931-2024) Actor, memoirist. Malachy McCourt was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Manhattan, New York.

Richard Lewis

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Richard Lewis (1947-2024) Comedian, actor, author. Richard Lewis was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California. He began as a comedian in New York City nightclubs.

Alvin Moscow

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Alvin Moscow (1925-2024) Author. Alvin Moscow was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cecilia Gentili

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Cecilia Gentili (1972-2024) Activist, author. Cecilia Gentili was born in Gálvez, Argentina, and died in Brooklyn, New York. She lived in New York City.

Steve Ostrow

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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.

Richard Gambino

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Richard Gambino (1939-2024) Author, educator. Richard Gambino was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Southampton, New York.

Edward Jay Epstein

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Edward Jay Epstein (1935-2024) Author. Edward Jay Epstein was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Manhattan, New York. As a child, he lived in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn and attended Midwood High School. He also lived in Rockville Centre, in Nassau County, New York, , and graduated from South Side High School.