Obituary of Harry Blackmun

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Harry Blackmun

Harry Andrew Blackmun (born November 12, 1908 in Nashville, Illinois) was a politician and lawyer who was best known for serving as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1970 to 1994. He was one of the most liberal justices on the Court. Harry died on March 4, 1999 and his death was because of complications from hip surgery. He died at age 90.

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Harry Blackmun Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Blackmun, Harry
    • Common Name: Harry Blackmun
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Nashville, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: November 12, 1908
    • Age: 90 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1959-1994
    • Religion: Methodist
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $13 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    Harry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Harry Andrew Blackmun
    • Father: Corwin Manning Blackmun
    • Mother: Theo Huegely Blackmun
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Dorothy Clark (married 1941-1999, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Susan Blackmun
      • Sally Ann Blackmun
      • Nancy C. Blackmun

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 04 1999 at age 90
  • Place: Arlington County, Virginia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Surgical Complications (hip surgery)
  • Interment: Buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia

Category Tags:

PoliticianLawyer American Born on November 12th Born in 1908 Born in Illinois Died in 1999 Died at age 90 Died from Surgical Complications

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