Obituary of Bobby Fischer

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Bobby Fischer

Robert James Fischer (born March 9, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois) was a sportsperson who was best known for being a chess grandmaster and won the U.S. Championship eight times at age 14 in 1958. Bobby died on January 17, 2008 and his death was because of kidney failure caused by urinary tract blockage. He died too soon at age 64.

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Bobby Fischer Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Fischer, Bobby
    • Common Name: Bobby Fischer
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: March 09, 1943
    • Age: 64 (at death)
    • Occupation: Sportsperson
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $2 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Black (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Bobby's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert James Fischer
    • Father: Hans-Gerhardt Fischer
    • Mother: Regina Wender Fischer
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Miyoko Watai (married 2004-2008, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 17 2008 at age 64
  • Place: Reykjavík, Iceland
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure (caused by urinary tract blockage)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on January 21, 2008
  • Interment: Buried in a Christian cemetery of Laugardælir church southeast of Reykjavík

Category Tags:

SportspersonAmerican Born on March 9th Born in 1943 Born in IllinoisDied in 2008Died at age 64Died from Kidney failure

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
Author: Andrew
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