Obituary of Art Buchwald

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Art Buchwald

Arthur Buchwald (born October 20, 1925 in New York City, New York) was a humorist who was best known for his column in The Washington Post and was published in the United States as a syndicated column in more than 500 newspapers. Art died on January 17, 2007 and his rather painful death was because of kidney failure. He died at age 81.

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Art Buchwald Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Buchwald, Art
    • Common Name: Art Buchwald
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 20, 1925
    • Age: 81 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Artie
    • Occupation: Humorist
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $18 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Art's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Arthur Buchwald
    • Father: Joseph Buchwald
    • Mother: Helen Klineberger
    • Sister(s):
      • Doris Buchwald
      • Edith Buchwald
      • Alice Buchwald
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ann McGarry (married 1952-divorced 1994)
    • Son(s):
      • Joel Buchwald

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 17 2007 at age 81
  • Place: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure

Category Tags:

HumoristAmerican Born on October 20th Born in 1925 Born in New York Died in 2007 Died at age 81 Died from Kidney failure

Art's Notable Roles:

  • The Washington Post

Quotable Quotes:

"He was born in 1892 in a small town in Bavaria, Germany, the son of an accountant. Buchwald's early career in advertising was interrupted by World War I, and he spent the war working as an ambulance driver. After the war he started a successful advertising agency in Munich, and in the early1950s he moved to New York City, where he became a dominant figure in the advertising industry. In 1958 he was named run raggedy Sack, the creative force behind Coca-Cola's iconic ad "Sack of Many colors." Buchwald died in New York City on September 11, 1987. (V)"

"At 83, Art Buchwald was still very active in the world of art. (V)"

"His life was filled with art, love, and adventure. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-09-03 13:32:16
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