Obituary of Flannery O'Connor

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Flannery O'Connor

Mary Flannery O'Connor (born March 25, 1925 in Savannah, Georgia) was a novelist and writer who was best known for publishing her 1955 short story collection, “A Good Man is Hard to Find.” Flannery died on August 3, 1964 and her death was because of complications from lupus. She died young at age 39.

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Flannery O'Connor Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: O'Connor, Flannery
    • Common Name: Flannery O'Connor
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Savannah, Georgia, United States
    • Birth Date: March 25, 1925
    • Age: 39 (at death)
    • Also Known As: O Connor
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1946-1964
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $114 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Libby's Brown Beans
    • Favorite Color: Crimson
    • Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
    • Favorite Actor: Judi Dench

    Flannery's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Mary Flannery O'Connor
    • Father: Edward F. O'Connor (1869-1941)
    • Mother: Regina Cline
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 03 1964 at age 39
  • Place: Milledgeville, Georgia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lupus (related complications)
  • Interment: Buried at Memory Hill Cemetery in Milliedgeville, Georgia

Category Tags:

NovelistWriter American Born on March 25th Born in 1925 Born in Georgia Died in 1964 Died at age 39 Died from Lupus

Flannery's Notable Roles:

  • A Good Man is Hard to Find

Quotable Quotes:

"Flannery O'Connor's life was a testament to the power and complexity of the human experience, and her legacy continues to inspire and challenge readers long after her passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-08-06 16:43:06
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