Obituary of George Plimpton

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George Plimpton

George Ames Plimpton (born March 18, 1927 in New York City, New York) was a journalist, author, and TV actor who was best known for his sports writing and for helping to found the literary review titled "The Paris Review". George died on September 25, 2003 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at age 76.

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George Plimpton Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Plimpton, George
    • Common Name: George Plimpton
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: March 18, 1927
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Michelle Rodriguez

    George's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: George Ames Plimpton
    • Father: Francis Taylor Pearsons Plimpton (December 7, 1900-July 30, 1983)
    • Mother: Pauline Ames
    • Brother(s):
      • Francis Taylor Pearsons Plimpton Jr.
      • Oakes Ames Plimpton
    • Sister(s):
      • Sarah Gay Plimpton.
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Freddy Medora Epsy (married 1968-divorced 1988)
      • Sarah Whitehead Dudley (married 1991-2002, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Taylor Ames Plimpton
    • Daughter(s):
      • Laura Dudley Plimpton
      • Medora Ames Plimpton Harris
      • Olivia Hartley Plimpton

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 25 2003 at age 76
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack (due to supraventricular tachycardia)

Category Tags:

JournalistWriter TV Actor American Born on March 18th Born in 1927 Born in New York Died in 2003 Died at age 76 Died from Heart Attack

George's Notable Roles:

  • The Paris Review

Quotable Quotes:

"A disciplined mind brings happiness."

"George Plimpton's life was filled with unique experiences and he left behind an impressive body of work. (V)"

"George Plimpton will always be remembered as a larger-than-life figure, whose passion for literature, sports, and fearless pursuit of unique experiences will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"George Plimpton was a successful writer, actor, and editor who founded the literary journal The Paris Review, but tragically passed away at the age of 76 due to natural causes. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-30 00:43:09
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