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first_reported: 2026-11-10 18:44 EST
updated: 2026-11-10 18:44 EST
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# 96-year-old California man dies at Halloween-themed birthday party

A 96-year-old California man died at his Halloween-themed birthday party, according to friends, who described him as a local legend in West Los Angeles.

Section: [Around Town](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/us-news/california-96-year-old-who-died-at-birthday-after-dancing-to-stayin-alive-is-idd-as-local-legend-as-friend-reveals-secret-health-battle/), 2026-11-10 18:44 EST: California 96-year-old who died at birthday after dancing to ‘Stayin’ Alive’ is ID’d as ‘local legend’ — as friend reveals secret health battle

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