Obituary of Gordon Cooper

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Gordon Cooper

Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper Jr. (born March 6, 1927 in Shawnee, Oklahoma) was an astronaut who was best known for being the youngest of the seven original astronaut in Project Mercury to send a human into space and return. Gordon died on October 4, 2004 and his death was because of heart failure. He died at age 77.

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Gordon Cooper Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Cooper, Gordon
    • Common Name: Gordon Cooper
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
    • Birth Date: March 06, 1927
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Gordo, Gord
    • Occupation: Astronaut
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Gordon's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr.
    • Father: Leroy Gordon Cooper Sr.
    • Mother: Hattie Lee Cooper
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Trudy Olson (married 1947-divorced 1971)
      • Susan Taylor (married 1972-2004, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Camala Keoki Cooper Tharpe
      • Colleen Taylor
      • Janita Lee Cooper Stone (died 2007)
      • Elizabeth Jo Cooper

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 04 2004 at age 77
  • Place: Ventura, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

AstronautAmerican Born on March 6th Born in 1927 Born in Oklahoma Died in 2004 Died at age 77 Died from Heart failure

Gordon's Notable Roles:

  • Project Mercury

Quotable Quotes:

"Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery."

"Mickey Mouse popped out of my mind onto a drawing pad 20 years ago on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood at a time when business fortunes of my brother Roy and myself were at lowest ebb and disaster seemed right around the corner."

"Gordon Cooper was an accomplished astronaut who pushed the boundaries of space exploration and inspired countless individuals to reach for the stars. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on through his dedication and contributions to the space program. (V)"

Is Mr. Gordon Cooper still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-06 08:43:04
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