Obituary of Gordon Cooper

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
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: James Stewart

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:

Astronaut American 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:

"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.