Obituary of Alex Comfort

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Alex Comfort

Alexander Comfort (born February 10, 1920 in London, United Kingdom) was a physician and author who was best known for writing his 1972 sex manual, “The Joy of Sex.” He was also known for the research and study of human sexual behavior. Alex died on March 26, 2000 and his death was because of a stroke. He died at age 80.

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Alex Comfort Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Comfort, Alex
    • Common Name: Alex Comfort
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: London, England
    • Birth Date: February 10, 1920
    • Age: 80 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Al
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    Alex's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Alexander Comfort
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ruth Harris
      • Jane Henderson

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 26 2000 at age 80
  • Place: Oxfordshire, England
  • Cause of Death: Stroke

Category Tags:

PhysicianAuthor British Born on February 10th Born in 1920 Died in 2000 Died at age 80 Died from Stroke

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"Alex Comfort led a successful professional life as a British scientist, physician, and author, but ultimately succumbed to a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. (V)"

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