Obituary of Elie Wiesel

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Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel (born September 30th, 1928 in Sighet, Romania) was an Author who was best known for writing a memoir titled Night, about his experiences as a Jewish prisoner in the German Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps. Elie died on a July 2nd, 2016 and his death was due to old age.

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Elie Wiesel Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Wiesel, Elie
    • Common Name: Elie Wiesel
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Sighet, Romania
    • Birth Date: September 30, 1928
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Eliezer Wiesel
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Nationality: Romanian
    • Favorite Food: Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

    Elie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Elie Wiesel
    • Father: Shlomo Wiesel
    • Mother: Sarah Feig
    • Sister(s):
      • Beatrice Wiesel
      • Hilda Wiesel
      • Tzipora Wiesel
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marion Erster Rose

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 02 2016 at age 87
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Unknown

Category Tags:

AuthorNobel Laureate Romanian Born on September 30th Born in 1928 Died in 2016 Died at age 87 Died from Unknown

Quotable Quotes:

"Elie Wiesel was a Holocaust survivor who passed away on January 14th, 2018. (V)"

"Elie Wiesel's life was an enduring testament to resilience, courage, and the unbreakable human spirit, inspiring countless individuals to stand against injustice and never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust. His legacy continues to shine bright, even after his passing. (V)"

"Elie Wiesel was a renowned author, activist, and Holocaust survivor who dedicated his professional life to advocating for human rights and speaking out against injustice, until his passing in 2016. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-30 00:43:13
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