Obituary of Gore Vidal

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Gore Vidal

Eugene Luther Gore Vidal (born October 3rd, 1925 in West Point, New York) was a Writer who was best known for being a progressive novelist. Eugene Luther Gore died on July 31st, 2012 and his death was because of complications from pneumonia. He was 86 years old.

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Gore Vidal Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Vidal, Eugene Luther Gore
    • Common Name: Gore Vidal
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: West Point, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 03, 1925
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Eugene Luther Gore Vidal, Edgar Box, Cameron Kay, Katherine Everard
    • Occupation: Writer
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

    Eugene Luther Gore's Family Tree

    • Father: Eugene Luther Vidal (1895–1969)
    • Mother: Nina Gore (1903–1978)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 31 2012 at age 86
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held for him at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City on August 23, 2012
  • Interment: Buried next to Howard Austen in Rock Creek Cemetery, in Washington, D.C.

Category Tags:

WriterAmerican Born on October 3rd Born in 1925 Born in New York Died in 2012 Died at age 86 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Reading, for me, is like this: consumptive, pleasing, calming, as much as edifying. It's how I feel after a good dinner. "

"It is said that Eugene Gore Vidal was an academic and a writer of great renown. He is survived by his wife Anita and their two children. (V)"

"Eugene Luther Gore Vidal lived his life fearlessly and unapologetically, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a brilliant writer, political commentator, and cultural icon. (V)"

"Eugene Luther Gore Vidal was an accomplished author and social critic whose controversial works challenged societal norms until the end of his life. (V)"

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