Obituary of Clive James

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Clive James

Clive James (born October 7th, 1939 in Sydney, New South Wales) was a Author who was best known for being a television critic for The Observer. Clive died on the 24th of November 2019 and his death was possibly because of old age. He was 80 years old.

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Clive James Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: James, Clive
    • Common Name: Clive James
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Birth Date: October 07, 1939
    • Age: 80 (at death)
    • Occupation: Author
    • Nationality: Australian
    • Favorite Food: Subway Sandwiches
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

    Clive's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Vivian Leopold James
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Prudence A. "Prue" Shaw (married 1968-present)
    • Son(s):
      • Claerwen James
    • Daughter(s):
      • Lucinda James

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 24 2019 at age 80
  • Place: Cambridge, England
  • Cause of Death: Leukemia (B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia)

Category Tags:

AuthorAustralian Born on October 7th Born in 1939 Born in New South Wales Died in 2019 Died at age 80 Died from Leukemia

Quotable Quotes:

"When you're riding, only the race in which you're riding is important."

"Clive James was a prolific writer, who wrote over 50 books over a period of nearly fifty years. (V)"

"Clive James was an American author and columnist who was known for his wit and authoritative writing. He was killed in a car accident on December 14, 2014. (V)"

"Clive James lived a life filled with wit, intelligence, and creativity, leaving a lasting impact on literature and entertainment, even after his passing. (V)"

"Clive James was a well-respected Australian writer, critic, and television personality, who gained recognition for his sharp wit and intelligent cultural commentary throughout his successful career. Unfortunately, he passed away after a long battle with illness, leaving behind a legacy of impactful work and a profound impact on the literary world. (V)"

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

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