Obituary of C. Wright Mills

C. Wright Mills

Charles Wright Mills (born August 28, 1916 in Waco, Texas) was a scholar and anthropologist who was best known for being a professor of sociology at Columbia University form 1946 till his death in 1962. C. Wright died on March 20, 1962 and his death was reportedly because of a heart attack. He died really too young at age 45.

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C. Wright Mills Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Mills, Charles
Common Name: C. Wright Mills
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States
Birth Date: August 28, 1916
Age: 45 (at death)
Also Known As: C. Wright Mills, Charles Mills
Occupations:
- Scholar
- Anthropologist

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Fritos Chips
Favorite Color: Fuchsia (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Charles's Family Tree

Birth Name: Charles Wright Mills
Father: Charles Grover Mills
Mother: Frances Wright Mills
Spouse/Partner:

Dorothy Helen Smith (married 1937-divorced 1941)
Dorothy Helen Smith (married 1941-divorced 1947)
Ruth Harper (married 1947-divorced 1959)
Yaroslava Surmach (married 1959-1962, his death)

Daughter(s):

Kathryn Mills
Pamela Mills

Death Notice:

Date: March 20 1962 at age 45
Place: West Nyack, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Funeral Arrangements: Held at Columbia University and at the Fellowship of Reconciliation