Obituary of Ansel Adams

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Ansel Adams

Ansel Easton Adams (born February 20, 1902 in San Francisco, California) was a photographer and artist who was best known for his black-and-white images of the American West and for his most famous photo, “Monolith, The Face Of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley.” Ansel died on April 22, 1984 and his death was because of cardiovascular disease. He died at age 82.

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Ansel Adams Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Adams, Ansel
    • Common Name: Ansel Adams
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
    • Birth Date: February 20, 1902
    • Age: 82 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $85 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    Ansel's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Ansel Easton Adams
    • Father: Charles Hitchcock Adams
    • Mother: Olive Bray Adams
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Virginia Best (married 1928-1984, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Adams
    • Daughter(s):
      • Anne Adams

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 22 1984 at age 82
  • Place: Monterey, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cardiovascular disease
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered on the Half Dome at Yosemite National Park

Category Tags:

PhotographerArtist American Born on February 20th Born in 1902 Born in California Died in 1984 Died at age 82 Died from Cardiovascular disease

Quotable Quotes:

"Ansel Adams lived a life dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the world through his breathtaking photography, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire others to appreciate and protect our planet. (V)"

"Ansel truly was a prolific American photographer known for his stunning black and white landscape photographs, and he continued to inspire and influence new generations of photographers and artists long after his passing. (V)"

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