Obituary of David Halberstam

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David Halberstam

David Halberstam (born April 10, 1934 in New York City, New York) was an author and journalist who was best known for his work on the Vietnam War and a variety of political and social topics. Because of his extensive work, he won a Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting in 1964. David died on April 23, 2007 and his death was reportedly because of an automobile crash when his driver illegally turned into oncoming traffic. He died 13 days after his 73rd birthday.

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David Halberstam Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Halberstam, David
    • Common Name: David Halberstam
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: April 10, 1934
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Dave
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
    • Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

    David's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: David Halberstam
    • Father: Charles Halberstam
    • Mother: Blanche Levy Halberstam
    • Brother(s):
      • Michael J. Halberstam (1932-1980)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Elżbieta Czyżewska (married 1965-divorced 1977)
      • Jean Sandness Butler (married 1979-2007, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Julia Sandness Halberstam

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 23 2007 at age 73
  • Place: Menlo Park, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Accident (automobile crash)

Category Tags:

AuthorJournalist American Born on April 10th Born in 1934 Born in New York Died in 2007 Died at age 73 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"David Halberstam, the author of The Best and the Brightest and The Heroes, was murdered just before midnight on September 24, 1981. (V)"

"He was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in 1954 for his book “The Best and the Brightest.” (V)"

"David Halberstam was a remarkable journalist and author whose writings on politics and history captured the attention of readers and left a lasting impression on the world. (V)"

"David Halberstam was a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author known for his powerful and insightful reporting on significant moments in history, including his coverage of the Vietnam War. He tragically died in a car accident while on his way to an interview for his latest book. (V)"

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