Obituary of Clive Cussler

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Clive Cussler

Clive Cussler (born July 15th, 1931 in Aurora, Illinois) was a Novelist who was best known for writing hriller novels, often featuring a character named Dirk Pitt. Clive died on February 24th, 2020 and his death was because of old age mostly. He was 88 years old.

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Clive Cussler Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Cussler, Clive
    • Common Name: Clive Cussler
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Aurora, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: July 15, 1931
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Occupation: Novelist
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Eggo Waffles
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Clive's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Clive Eric Cussler
    • Father: Eric Edward Cussler
    • Mother: Amy Adeline (Hunnewell)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Barbara Knight (married 1955-2003, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Dirk Cussler
    • Daughter(s):
      • Teri Cussler
      • Dayna Cussler

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

NovelistAmerican Born on July 15th Born in 1931 Born in Illinois Died in 2020 Died at age 88 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"Clive lived a life filled with adventure and inspiration, leaving behind a legacy of captivating stories that will continue to thrill readers for generations to come. (V)"

"Clive Cussler had a successful professional life as an adventure novelist, captivating readers with his thrilling stories of treasure hunting and shipwreck exploration, until his passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-13 10:09:43
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