Obituary of George Plimpton

George Plimpton

George Ames Plimpton (born March 18, 1927 in New York City, New York) was a journalist, author, and TV actor who was best known for his sports writing and for helping to found the literary review titled "The Paris Review". George died on September 25, 2003 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at age 76.

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George Plimpton Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Plimpton, George
Common Name: George Plimpton
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: March 18, 1927
Age: 76 (at death)
Occupations:

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
Favorite Color: Baby Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

George's Family Tree

Birth Name: George Ames Plimpton
Father: Francis Taylor Pearsons Plimpton (December 7, 1900-July 30, 1983)
Mother: Pauline Ames
Brother(s):

Francis Taylor Pearsons Plimpton Jr.
Oakes Ames Plimpton

Sister(s):

Sarah Gay Plimpton.

Spouse/Partner:

Freddy Medora Epsy (married 1968-divorced 1988)
Sarah Whitehead Dudley (married 1991-2002, his death)

Son(s):

Taylor Ames Plimpton

Daughter(s):

Laura Dudley Plimpton
Medora Ames Plimpton Harris
Olivia Hartley Plimpton

Death Notice:

Date: September 25 2003 at age 76
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Heart Attack (due to supraventricular tachycardia)

Category Tags:

Journalist Writer TV Actor American Born on March 18th Born in 1927 Born in New York Died in 2003 Died at age 76 Died from Heart Attack

George's Notable Roles:

The Paris Review

Quotable Quotes:

"A disciplined mind brings happiness."

"George Plimpton's life was filled with unique experiences and he left behind an impressive body of work. (V)"

"George Plimpton will always be remembered as a larger-than-life figure, whose passion for literature, sports, and fearless pursuit of unique experiences will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

Is Mr. George Plimpton still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.