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Gene Norman Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Gene Norman.

Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.

This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.

We mourn the loss of former LPC Chair Gene Norman and former Commissioner Charles Platt. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families. Here is a Medium post by our Chair

Mr. Norman was an important advocate of preserving our city’s architectural heritage at a time when too many developers and officials wanted to tear history down. Thank you for preserving NYC, Mr. Norman. RIP.

Gene Norman, who as Landmarks Commission chairman helped save Broadway theaters, the Coty and Rizzoli Buildings on Fifth Avenue and the Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island, has died at 85

Gene Norman, who as Landmarks Commission chairman helped save Broadway theaters, St. Bartholomew’s church and Ladies’ Mile, has died at 85

I regret very much to learn that former LPC chair Gene Norman has died. He was a staunch preservationist, the first African-American to serve as LPC chair (I believe), and appeared to be a very nice man.

Gene Norman, who helped save Broadway theaters as chairman of NYC’s Landmarks Preservation Commission in the 1980s, has died. Here is our obituary by @samrob12:

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of former Chairman of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, Gene Norman

We are still working on getting more details about the death, as a family statement on the death is yet to be released.