Obituary of Ernest Hemingway

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Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Miller Hemingway (born July 21, 1899 in Oak Park, Illinois) was a novelist, writer, and author who was best known for the books “The Sun Also Rises,” “A Farewell to Arms,” “For Whom the Bell Tolls” and “The Old Man and the Sea.” Ernest died on July 2, 1961 and his death was reportedly because of suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot. He died at age 61.

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Ernest Hemingway Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hemingway, Ernest
    • Common Name: Ernest Hemingway
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: July 21, 1899
    • Age: 61 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ernie, Papa
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.4 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Black
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    Ernest's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Ernest Miller Hemingway
    • Father: Clarence Edmonds Hemingway
    • Mother: Grace Hall Hemingway
    • Sister(s):
      • Marcelline Hemingway (born 1898)
      • Ursula Hemingway (born 1902)
      • Madelaine Hemingway (born 1904)
      • Carol Hemingway (born 1911)
      • Leicester Hemingway (born 1915)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Hadley Richardson (married 1921-divorced 1927)
      • Pauline Pfeiffer (married 1927-divorced 1940)
      • Martha Gellhorn (married 1940-divorced 1945)
      • Mary Welsh Hemingway (married 1946-1961, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jack Hemingway
      • Patrick Hemingway
    • Daughter(s):
      • Gloria Hemingway

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 02 1961 at age 61
  • Place: Ketchum, Idaho, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (gunshot)
  • Interment: Buried at the Ketchum cemetery

Category Tags:

NovelistWriter Journalist American Born on July 21st Born in 1899 Born in Illinois Died in 1961 Died at age 61 Died from Suicide

Ernest's Notable Roles:

  • The Old Man and the Sea
  • The Sun Also Rises
  • A Farewell to Arms
  • For Whom the Bell Tolls

Quotable Quotes:

"Ernest Hemingway's life was one filled with adventure, love, and literary prowess, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire readers and writers around the world. (V)"

" Ernest Hemingway was a prolific writer and war correspondent, but his life was marred by struggles with mental illness and addiction, ultimately leading to his tragic demise. (V)"

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