Obituary of Clifton Hillegass

Clifton Hillegass

Clifton Keith Hillegass (born April 18, 1918 in Rising City, Nebraska) was an author who was best known for being the creator and publisher of CliffNotes, which were study guides that assists college and high school students in their literature course work. Clifton died on May 5, 2001 and his death was because of complications from a stroke. He died at age 83.

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Clifton Hillegass Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Hillegass, Clifton
Common Name: Clifton Hillegass
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Rising City, Nebraska, United States
Birth Date: April 18, 1918
Age: 83 (at death)
Also Known As: Cliff
Occupation: Author

Religion: Lutheran
Net Worth: $14 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins

Clifton's Family Tree

Birth Name: Clifton Keith Hillegass
Father: Pearl Clinton Hillegass (1885-1978)
Mother: Rosena Hillegass (1890-1974)
Brother(s):

George C. Hillegass (1922-1997)

Spouse/Partner:

Catherine McDonald (married 1939-divorced?)
Mary Hillegass (married 1968-2001, his death)

Son(s):

James C. Hillegass

Daughter(s):

Linda Hillegass
Diane Nolan

Death Notice:

Date: May 05 2001 at age 83
Place: Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Cause of Death: Stroke (related complications)

Category Tags:

Author American Born on April 18th Born in 1918 Born in Nebraska Died in 2001 Died at age 83 Died from Stroke

Clifton's Notable Roles:

CliffNotes

Quotable Quotes:

"Clifton Hillegass was a famous American journalist and author who died in natural causes at the age of 91. (V)"

"Clifton Hillegass dedicated his life to inspiring a love for literature and learning in others, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to impact readers for generations to come. (V)"

"Clifton Hillegass was an American publisher and businessman known for creating the popular study guides "CliffsNotes," which helped students better understand classic literary works. He passed away in his later years after a successful career in the publishing industry. (V)"

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