Obituary of Allen Ginsberg

Allen Ginsberg

Irwin Allen Ginsberg (born June 3, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey) was a poet and writer who was best known for being a visionary poet and the founding father of the Beat generation, and was also known for his 1956 epic poem, “Howl.” Allen died on April 5, 1997 and his death was because of liver cancer. He died at age 70.

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Allen Ginsberg Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Ginsberg, Allen
Common Name: Allen Ginsberg
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: June 03, 1926
Age: 70 (at death)
Also Known As: Irwin Ginsburg
Occupations:
- Poet
- Writer

Religion: Buddhist
Net Worth: $3 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Fuchsia (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Allen's Family Tree

Birth Name: Irwin Allen Ginsburg
Father: Louis Ginsberg (born October 1, 1895-died July 6, 1976)
Mother: Naomi Ginsberg (née Levy, 1896-1956)
Brother(s):

Eugene Ginsberg (1921-2001)

Spouse/Partner:

Peter Orlovsky (partnered 1954-1997, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: April 05 1997 at age 70
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Liver cancer
Interment: Cremated and ashes buried at Gomel Chesed Cemetery in Newark, New Jersey