Obituary of Francis Crick

Francis Crick

Francis Harry Compton Crick (born June 8, 1916 in Northampton, United Kingdom) was a physician and Nobel laureate who was best known for discovering the double helix, the twisted-ladder structure of DNA. Francis died on July 28, 2004 and we were able to confirm that his death was because of colon cancer. He died at age 88.

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Francis Crick Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Crick, Francis
Common Name: Francis Crick
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Northampton, England
Birth Date: June 08, 1916
Age: 88 (at death)
Also Known As: Frank
Occupations:
- Physician
- Nobel Laureate

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

Francis's Family Tree

Birth Name: Francis Harry Compton Crick
Father: Harry Crick (1887-1948)
Mother: Annie Elizabeth Crick (née Wilkins, 1879-1955)
Brother(s):

Anthony Crick (born in 1918)

Spouse/Partner:

Ruth Doreen Dodd (married 1940-divorced 1947)
Odile Crick (married 1949-2004, his death)

Son(s):

Michael Francis Compton

Daughter(s):

Gabrielle Ann
Jacqueline Marie

Death Notice:

Date: July 28 2004 at age 88
Place: San Diego, California, United States
Cause of Death: Colon cancer
Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

Physician Nobel Laureate British Born on June 8th Born in 1916 Died in 2004 Died at age 88 Died from Colon cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Francis Crick's life was filled with groundbreaking scientific discoveries and his legacy continues to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Francis Crick was a renowned English molecular biologist and neuroscientist who, along with James Watson, discovered the double helix structure of DNA, but sadly passed away after a long and illustrious career. (V)"

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