Obituary of Craig Claiborne

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Craig Claiborne

Craig Claiborne (born September 4, 1920 in Sunflower, Mississippi) was a businessperson, journalist, and author who was best known for being a long-time food editor and restaurant critic for The New York Times. Claiborne was also the author of various cookbooks. Craig died on January 22, 2000 and his death was because of unspecified illness. He died at age 79.

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Craig Claiborne Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Claiborne, Craig
    • Common Name: Craig Claiborne
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Sunflower, Mississippi, United States
    • Birth Date: September 04, 1920
    • Age: 79 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1957-2000
    • Net Worth: $1-$5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Craig's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Craig Claiborne
    • Father: Lewis Edmund Claiborne
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

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BusinesspersonJournalist Author American Born on September 4th Born in 1920 Born in Mississippi Died in 2000 Died at age 79 Died from Unspecified illness

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"Craig Claiborne was a culinary legend whose infectious passion for food and impeccable taste continue to inspire and delight food lovers around the world even after his passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-06-16 16:43:05
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