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Homer Lusk Collyer (November 6, 1881 – March 21, 1947) and Langley Wakeman Collyer (October 3, 1885 – c. March 9, 1947), known as the Collyer brothers, [1] were two American brothers who became infamous for their bizarre natures and compulsive hoarding.
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Jul 18, 2017 · Homer Lusk Collyer and Langley Wakeman Collyer were born in 1881 and 1885 respectively. They were born to a Manhattan doctor, and lived in tenements for the early part of their lives, while their father was still in medical school.
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Nov 6, 2020 · Homer and Langley, who had never married or lived on their own, chose to remain with their mother. Dr. Collyer died in 1923 leaving his sons all of his possessions, including items from his medical practice, which they brought to their home in Harlem.
Oct 21, 2013 · The brownstone on Fifth Avenue at 128th Street had been the home of Homer and Langley Collyer. They’d been living as recluses for decades since the deaths of their parents, and as the Harlem...
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Explore the mysterious lives of the Collyer Brothers, Homer and Langley, in this deep dive into their extreme hoarding and tragic fate. From their brownstone fortress in Harlem to the booby...
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Jan 17, 2022 · In the next decade, Homer would become blind and paralyzed and was at the mercy of his brother, Langley. When Langley was killed by booby trap, Homer was left to starve to death in their...
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Apr 13, 2024 · Homer and Langley Collyer were an extraordinary pair of brothers. They were born into one of New York City’s oldest families (Homer in 1881 and Langley in 1885). They lived in a mansion on Fifth Avenue near 128th Street at a time when the Harlem address was fashionable.
