Obituary of Roy Lichtenstein

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Roy Lichtenstein

Roy Fox Lichtenstein (born October 27, 1923 in Manhattan, New York) was an artist who was best known for becoming a leading figure in the new art movement and his work "defined the premise of pop art through parody". Roy died on September 29, 1997 and his death was because of pneumonia. He died at age 73 just for weeks before his 74th birthday.

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Roy Lichtenstein Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Lichtenstein, Roy
    • Common Name: Roy Lichtenstein
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 27, 1923
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Occupation: Artist
    • Active Years: 1951-1997
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Roy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Roy Fox Lichtenstein
    • Father: Milton Lichtenstein
    • Mother: Beatrice Werner
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Isabel Wilson (married 1949-divorced 1967)
      • Dorothy Herzka (married 1968-1997, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • David Lichtenstein
      • Mitchell Lichtenstein

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 29 1997 at age 73
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Category Tags:

ArtistAmerican Born on October 27th Born in 1923 Born in New York Died in 1997 Died at age 73 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"He passed away at age 73 on September 29 1997 and he will remain in our hearts until at least the end of the decade."

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-04-23 09:33:27
Author: Tucker
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