Born in Italy, he dressed billionaires and film stars while turning heads for his own outfits in his adopted city, New York.

With a sound inspired by the Beatles and Elvis Presley, he climbed the charts and drew critical praise in the 1970s and ’80s. But long-term…

A novelist and screenwriter, he wrote “The Pope of Greenwich Village” and “Family Business” and brought them both to the big screen.

A former boxer from the streets of Queens, he became a scene stealer with his portrayals of mobsters, cops and working men with soul.

A pyrotechnic funk and R&B mainstay, he was a vital figure in his home city as a member of one of its celebrated musical dynasties.

An American who settled in Vienna, she had a prolific career in contemporary classical music and broke gender barriers in her field.

A singer, songwriter and virtuoso musician, he was a founder of the clean-cut group the Association and wrote one of its biggest hits, “Cherish.”

With her 20-inch waist and gangly figure, she overcame early skepticism from editors to embody a new look in 1950s fashion.

Taking over for his father in 1961, he transformed a former vaudeville house in Harlem into a pre-eminent R&B showcase.

A founder of the acclaimed Jazz Passengers, he was also a sought-after sideman who played trombone for both jazz and rock heavyweights.