Obituary of Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke (born November 20, 1908 in Salford, England) was a writer, journalist, and TV personality who was best known for being a amazingly well-read host of the American TV series "Masterpiece Theatre" for 22 years. Alistair died on March 30, 2004 and his death was because of lung cancer which metastasized to his bones. He died at age 95.

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Alistair Cooke Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Cooke, Alistair
Common Name: Alistair Cooke
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Salford, England
Birth Date: November 20, 1908
Age: 95 (at death)
Occupations:

Religion: Irish Protestant
Net Worth: $2.3 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

Alistair's Family Tree

Birth Name: Alfred Cooke
Father: Samuel Cooke
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Cooke (née Byrne, 1879-1962)
Spouse/Partner:

Ruth Emerson (married 1934-divorced 1944)
Jane White Cooke (married 1946-2004, his death)

Son(s):

John Byrne Cooke (1940-2017)

Daughter(s):

Susan Byrne Cooke

Death Notice:

Date: March 30 2004 at age 95
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Cancer (lung and bone)
Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in Cemtral Park

Category Tags:

Writer Journalist TV Personality British Born on November 20th Born in 1908 Died in 2004 Died at age 95 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"People in America, when listening to radio, like to lean forward. People in Britain like to lean back." (IMDB)

"Alistair Cooke lived a colorful and captivating life, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences worldwide. (V)"

"Alistair Cooke was a distinguished journalist and broadcaster, known for his captivating words and engaging interviews, until he passed away peacefully after a long and illustrious career. (V)"

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