Obituary of Amelia Earhart

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Amelia Earhart

Amelia Mary Earhart (born July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas) was a Notable Person and author who was best known for being the first solo female aviator to fly across the Alantic Ocean. Amelia died on January 5, 1939 and her death was possibly because of an accidental plane crash. She died young at 41 years old..

She disappeared on July 2, 1937 and was declared dead on January 5, 1939.

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Amelia Earhart Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Earhart, Amelia
    • Common Name: Amelia Earhart
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Atchison, Kansas, United States
    • Birth Date: July 24, 1897
    • Age: 41 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mary Earhart, Meeley, Lady Lindy
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

    Amelia's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Amelia Mary Earhart
    • Father: Samuel Stanton Earhart (1867-1930)
    • Mother: Amelia "Amy" Earhart (née Otis, 1869-1962)
    • Sister(s):
      • Grace Muriel Earhart Morrissey (1899-1998)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • George P. Putnam (married 1931-1939, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 05 1939 at age 41
  • Place: Howland Island, Lae, Papua New Guinea
  • Cause of Death: Accident (plane crash)

Category Tags:

Notable PersonAuthor American Born on July 24th Born in 1897 Born in Kansas Died in 1939 Died at age 41 Died from Accident

Amelia's Notable Roles:

  • Aviator
  • Author

Quotable Quotes:

"Ms. Earhart's adventurous spirit and passion for pushing boundaries continue to inspire and honor her legacy long after her earthly journey came to an end. (V)"

"Amelia Earhart had a remarkable professional life as a pioneering aviator, breaking numerous aviation records and inspiring a generation of female pilots, but her mysterious disappearance during a flight over the Pacific Ocean remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in history. (V)"

Is Ms. Amelia Earhart still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-13 10:20:26
Author: Tucker
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