Obituary of Eudora Welty

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Eudora Welty

Eudora Alice Welty (born April 13, 1909 in Jackson, Mississippi) was a writer, novelist, and photographer who was best known for 1972 short novel, “The Optimist’s Daughter” which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1973. She was also the first author to her have her work published by the Library of America. Eudora died on July 23, 2001 and her death was because of natural causes. She died peacefully at age 92.

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Eudora Welty Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Welty, Eudora
    • Common Name: Eudora Welty
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Jackson, Mississippi, United States
    • Birth Date: April 13, 1909
    • Age: 92 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Dora
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Methodist
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Humphrey Bogart

    Eudora's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Eudora Alice Welty
    • Father: Christian Webb Welty (1879-1931)
    • Mother: Mary Chestina Welty (1883-1966)
    • Brother(s):
      • Edward Jefferson
      • Walter Andrews
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 23 2001 at age 92
  • Place: Jackson, Mississippi, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes
  • Interment: Buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Jackson, Mississippi

Category Tags:

WriterNovelist Photographer American Born on April 13th Born in 1909 Born in Mississippi Died in 2001 Died at age 92 Died from Natural causes

Eudora's Notable Roles:

  • The Optimist’s Daughter

Quotable Quotes:

"Eudora Welty's life was a testament to the power of storytelling, and her passing left behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and captivate generations to come. (V)"

Is Ms. Eudora Welty still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-09-26 00:43:05
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