Obituary of Benjamin Spock

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Benjamin Spock

Benjamin McLane Spock (born May 2, 1903 in New Haven, Connecticut) was an author and activist who was best known for his book Baby and Child Care being one of the best-selling books that sold 500,000 million copies. He is known in popular culture as Dr. Spock. Benjamin died on March 15, 1998 and his death was possibly because of old age. He died at age 94.

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Benjamin Spock Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Spock, Benjamin
    • Common Name: Benjamin Spock
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    • Birth Date: May 02, 1903
    • Age: 94 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Dr. Spock, Ben
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $19 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Benjamin's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Benjamin McLane Spock
    • Father: Benjamin Ives Spock
    • Mother: Mildred Louise Spock (née Stoughton)
    • Sister(s):
      • Marjorie Spock (September 8, 1904-January 23, 2008)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jane Cheney Spock (married 1927-divorced 1976)
      • Mary Morgan Spock (married 1976-1998, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Spock (1933-2018)
      • John Spock

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 15 1998 at age 94
  • Place: San Diego, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old age
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes buried in Rockport, Maine

Category Tags:

AuthorActivist American Born on May 2nd Born in 1903 Born in Connecticut Died in 1998 Died at age 94 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"Benjamin Spock's legacy of compassion and dedication to promoting the well-being of children and families will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Benjamin Spock, most known for his revolutionary book "Baby and Child Care," was a renowned pediatrician, activist, and professor, who dedicated his life to promoting progressive ideas in child-rearing and advocating for social issues related to children's health. (V)"

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