Obituary of C. Wright Mills

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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:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Fritos Chips
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia
    • Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
    • Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

    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

Category Tags:

ScholarAnthropologist American Born on August 28th Born in 1916 Born in Texas Died in 1962 Died at age 45 Died from Heart attack

Charles's Notable Roles:

  • The Power Elite
  • White Collar: The American Middle Classes

Quotable Quotes:

"Charles Mills was a great person. He was always helpful to others and he always had a smile on his face. I can't believe he died so young. (V)"

"The legacy of Charles Mills will forever be remembered and cherished, as his life exemplified courage, passion, and dedication to making the world a better place. (V)"

"Charles Mills was a highly regarded lawyer who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and equality, but unfortunately, his career was tragically cut short due to unexpected circumstances. (V)"

Is Mr. Charles Mills still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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