Obituary of David Dinkins
David Dinkins
David Dinkins (born July 10th, 1927 in Trenton, New Jersey) was an Politician who was best known for being a Mayor of New York City, from 1990 to 1993. He died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of old age and his deteriorating health. He was about 98 years old.
This wiki article is a work in progress and may be premature.
Please help us remember the life of David Dinkins by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.
David Dinkins Biography Wiki:
- Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
- Full Name: Dinkins, David
- Common Name: David Dinkins
- Gender: Male
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
- Birthplace: Trenton, New Jersey, United States
- Birth Date: July 10, 1927
- Age: 98
- Occupation: Politician
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
- Favorite Color: Orange
- Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
- Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin
- Birth Name:
David Norman Dinkins - Father: William Harvey Dinkins Jr.
- Mother: Sarah "Sally" Lucy
- Spouse/Partner:
- Joyce Dinkins (née Burrows)
- Son(s):
- kids Two children
David's Family Tree
Category Tags:
PoliticianAmerican Born on July 10th Born in 1927 Born in New Jersey
Quotable Quotes:
"What a maroon."
"Great and good are seldom the same man. "
"No matter what you do - guns, no guns - it doesn't matter. You have people that are mentally ill. And they're gonna come through the cracks."
"We've recently had the most fun together in the pool than we've had in forever."
"David Dinkins was a well-known and respected public servant who died at the age of 89 after a long and successful career in city government. (V)"
"He fought for his country, until his last breath. (V)"
"David Dinkins lived a long and successful life, serving as the first and only African American mayor of New York City. (V)"
Is Mr. David Dinkins still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.
Recent Deaths:
More Celebrity Bios:
Related Links:
Community Comments:
Be the first to comment on David's obituary.
Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-03-26 08:43:05
Author: Stan
Confirmation: David Dinkins on Wikipedia
Let's Be Social: