Three days after Bastille day, yes

Here’s a quick quiz for all frankophiles:

(1) Who died today?

(2) Fix the error In the following three lines

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It is 12:20 in New York a Thursday
three days after Bastille day, yes
it is 1959 and I go get a shoeshine
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(3) Who is "Frank" in these lines?

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    "Frankly I wanted to tell you
I like your poetry. I see a lot
on my rounds and you’re OK."
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And now I hear the familiar voice
Down around the river
All I see / for me / is misery!
I Got a Right to Sing the Blues.

— DL