Michael Collins
(1930-2021) Astronaut, author. Michael Collins was born in Rome, Italy, and died in Naples, Florida. He was a graduate of West Point and wrote a memoir, “Carrying the Fire.”
(1930-2021) Astronaut, author. Michael Collins was born in Rome, Italy, and died in Naples, Florida. He was a graduate of West Point and wrote a memoir, “Carrying the Fire.”
(1927-2021) Photographer, author. James Prigoff was born in Queens, New York, and died in Sacramento, California. He co-wrote the book, “Spraycan Art.”
(1933-2006) Journalist, author. Louis Rukeyser was born in New York City and died in Greenwich, Connecticut. He wrote the book, “How to Make Money in Wall Street.”
(1873-1941) Journalist, critic, poet. James J. Montague was born in Mason City, Iowa, and died in Belmont, Massachusetts. He and his family lived for a time in Manhattan, New York, and later in New Rochelle, New York.
(1937-2021) Playwright. Arthur Kopit was born in and died in Manhattan, New York.
(1913-2000) Sailor, writer, mathematician. C. Stanley Ogilvy earned a master of science degree at Columbia University. He died in Mamaroneck, New York.
(1947-2021) Comedy writer. Anne Beatts was born in Buffalo, New York, and died in West Hollywood, California. She was one of the original writers for the sketch comedy and variety television show, “Saturday Night Live,” and had previously written for National Lampoon magazine.
(1970-2021) Rapper, songwriter, actor. Earl Simmons (known as DMX) was born in Mount Vernon, New York, and died in White Plains, New York.
(1929-1995) Lawyer, writer. Roger MacBride was born in New Rochelle, New York. He worked for a time at the law firm of White & Case in New York City.
(1905-1976) Author. Robert L. May lived in New Rochelle, New York.