Obituary of Daniel Pearl

Daniel Pearl

Daniel Pearl (born October 10, 1963 in Princeton, New Jersey) was a journalist who was best known for working for the Wall Street Journal. Daniel died on February 1, 2002 and his death was reportedly because he was kidnapped and then was later decapitated by terrorists in Pakistan. He died young at age 38. His body was discovered on May 16, 2002.

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Daniel Pearl Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Pearl, Daniel
Common Name: Daniel Pearl
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: October 10, 1963
Age: 38 (at death)
Also Known As: Dan
Occupation: Journalist

Net Worth: $3.1 billion
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

Daniel's Family Tree

Birth Name: Daniel Pearl
Father: Judea Pearl (born September 4, 1936)
Mother: Ruth Pearl (née Rejwan, November 11, 1935-July 20, 2021)
Sister(s):

Tamara Pearl
Michelle Pearl

Spouse/Partner:

Mariane Pearl (married 1999-2002, his death)

Son(s):

Adam Pearl

Death Notice:

Date: February 01 2002 at age 38
Place: Karachi, Pakistan
Cause of Death: Murder (decapitation)
Interment: Buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California