Obituary of Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams

Douglas Noël Adams (born March 11, 1952 in Cambridge, United Kingdom) was an author and screenwriter who was best known for his 1979 science fiction novel, “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” Douglas died on May 11, 2001 and his death was reportedly because of coronary artery disease. He died really quite young at age 49.

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Douglas Adams Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Adams, Douglas
Common Name: Douglas Adams
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Cambridge, England
Birth Date: March 11, 1952
Age: 49 (at death)
Also Known As: Doug, Douggie
Occupations:
- Author
- Screenwriter

Religion: Atheist
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Burgandy (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Douglas's Family Tree

Birth Name: Douglas Noël Adams
Father: Christopher Douglas Adams (1927-1985)
Mother: Janet Adams ( née Donovan, 1927-2016)
Sister(s):

Susan Adams

Spouse/Partner:

Jane Belson (married 1991-2001, his death)

Daughter(s):

Polly Jane Rocket Adams

Death Notice:

Date: May 11 2001 at age 49
Place: Montecito, California, United States
Cause of Death: Coronary artery disease
Funeral Arrangements: Held on May 16, 2001 in Santa Barbara, California
Interment: Cremated and ashes buried at Highgate Cemetery in London, England