Obituary of Gerald Durrell

Gerald Durrell

Gerald Malcolm Durrell (born January 7, 1925 in Jamshedpur, India) was an author, writer and TV personality who was best known for founding the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust as well as the Jersey Zoo on the Channel Island of Jersey. Gerald died on January 30, 1995 and his death was because of sepsis due to complications of a liver transplant. He died at age 70.

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Gerald Durrell Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Durrell, Gerald
Common Name: Gerald Durrell
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Jamshedpur, India
Birth Date: January 07, 1925
Age: 70 (at death)
Occupations:

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Snickers
Favorite Color: Red (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Gerald's Family Tree

Birth Name: Gerald Malcolm Durrell
Father: Lawrence Samuel Durrell (23 September 1884-16 April 1928)
Mother: Louisa Florence Durrell (née Dixie, 16 January 1886-24 January 1964)
Brother(s):

Lawrence Durrell (1912-1970)
Leslie Durrell (1917-1982)

Sister(s):

Margaret Durrell (1920-2007)

Spouse/Partner:

Jacquie Durrell (married 1951-divorced 1979)
Lee McGeorge Durrell (married 1979-1995, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: January 30 1995 at age 70
Place: Saint Helier, Jersey
Cause of Death: Sepsis (following a liver transplant)
Interment: Cremated and ashes buried in Jersey Zoo

Category Tags:

Author Writer TV Personality British Born on January 7th Born in 1925 Died in 1995 Died at age 70 Died from Sepsis

Quotable Quotes:

"Gerald Durrell's life was a testament to his unwavering dedication and passion for conservation and his legacy continues to inspire future generations to protect and cherish our planet. (V)"

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