Obituary of Henry Charles Bukowski

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Henry Charles Bukowski

Henry Charles Bukowski (born August 16, 1920 in Andernach, Germany) was a poet, novelist, and writer who was best known for his writing being influenced by the social, cultural, and economic ambience of his community, and addresses ordinary lives of poor Americans. Charles died on March 9, 1994 and his death was because of leukemia. He died at age 73.

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Henry Charles Bukowski Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bukowski, Charles
    • Common Name: Henry Charles Bukowski
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Andernach, Germany
    • Birth Date: August 16, 1920
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Chuck, Henry
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $4 million
    • Nationality: German
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

    Charles's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Heinrich Karl Bukowski
    • Father: Heinrich Bukowski (1895-1958)
    • Mother: Katharina Bukowski (1895-1956)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Barbara Frye (married 1957-divorced 1959)
      • Linda Lee Beighle (married 1985-1994, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Marina Louise Bukowski

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 09 1994 at age 73
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Leukemia
  • Interment: Buried at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Category Tags:

PoetNovelist Writer German Born on August 16th Born in 1920 Died in 1994 Died at age 73 Died from Leukemia

Quotable Quotes:

"Charles Bukowski's raw and unapologetic approach to writing and his unwavering resilience in the face of hardship continue to inspire readers long after his passing. (V)"

"Charles Bukowski was a prolific writer and poet, known for his gritty and honest depiction of life in the United States. Despite struggling with alcoholism and poverty for much of his professional life, he achieved critical acclaim for his works which continue to be widely read and studied today. Ultimately, his death marked the end of an era for the literary world. (V)"

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