Obituary of Harlan Ellison

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Harlan Ellison

Harlan Jay Ellison (born May 27th, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio) was an Author who was best known for writing speculative fiction. Harlan died on June 28, 2018 and his death was reportedly because of natural causes. He was 84.

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Harlan Ellison Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ellison, Harlan Jay
    • Common Name: Harlan Ellison
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: May 27, 1934
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Harlan Jay Ellison, Cordwainer Bird, Nalrah Nosille
    • Occupation: Author
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Libby's Brown Beans
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

    Harlan Jay's Family Tree

    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Charlotte B. Stein (married 1956-divorced 1960)
      • Billie Joyce Sanders (married 1960-divorced 1963)
      • Loretta (Basham) Patrick (married ?-divorced 1966)
      • Lori Horowitz (married 1976-divorced 1977)
      • Susan Toth (married 1986-present)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 28 2018 at age 84
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)

Category Tags:

AuthorAmerican Born on May 27th Born in 1934 Born in Ohio Died in 2018 Died at age 84 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Don't criticize what you can't understand."

"[his feelings about the term "science-fiction"] Call me a "science-fiction" writer and I'll come to your house and nail your pet's head to the table." (IMDB)

"Harlan Jay Ellison was one of the most influential and well-known political scientists of our time. He was also a literary figure and author. (V)"

"Harlan Jay Ellison's life was marked by his brilliant writing, fearless advocacy for creative freedom, and bold personality, leaving a lasting impact on the world even after his passing. (V)"

"Harlan Jay Ellison led a highly influential career as a science fiction writer and essayist, challenging societal norms and pushing the boundaries of the genre until his untimely passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Harlan Jay Ellison still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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