Obituary of David Foster Wallace

David Foster Wallace

David Foster Wallace (born February 21, 1962 in Ithaca, New York) was a novelist, writer, and academic who was best known for his 1996 novel, “Infinite Jest” which was listed as one of the 100 best novels from 1923-2005 by Time Magazine. David died on September 12, 2008 and his death was reportedly because of suicide by hanging. He died very young at age 46.

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David Foster Wallace Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Foster Wallace, David
Common Name: David Foster Wallace
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Ithaca, New York, United States
Birth Date: February 21, 1962
Age: 46 (at death)
Occupations:
Active Years: 1987-2008

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
Favorite Color: Silver (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

David's Family Tree

Birth Name: David Foster Wallace
Father: James Donald Wallace (May 21, 1937-July 7, 2019)
Mother: Sally Jean Wallace (née Foster)
Sister(s):

Amy Wallace Havens

Spouse/Partner:

Karen L. Green (married 2004-2008, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: September 12 2008 at age 46
Place: Claremont, California, United States
Cause of Death: Suicide (by hanging)
Funeral Arrangements: Held at Pomona, Amherst College and Arizona, Illinois State, and New York university on October 23, 2008