Obituary of Henry Heimlich

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Henry Heimlich

Henry Judah (Jay or J) Heimlich (born February 3rd, 1920 in Wilmington, Delaware) was a Scholar who was best known as a physician who invented the the choking treatment called the "Heimlich Maneuver". Henry died on December 17, 2016 and his death was possibly because of a heart attack. He was 96.

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Henry Heimlich Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Heimlich, Henry Judah (Jay or J)
    • Common Name: Henry Heimlich
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, United States
    • Birth Date: February 03, 1920
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Henry Judah Heimlich
    • Occupation: Scholar
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
    • Favorite Color: Crimson
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine

    Henry Judah (Jay or J)'s Family Tree

    • Father: Philip Heimlich
    • Mother: Mary (née Epstein) Heimlich
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jane Murray (married 1951-2016, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 17 2016 at age 96
  • Place: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure

Category Tags:

ScholarAmerican Born on February 3rd Born in 1920 Born in Delaware Died in 2016 Died at age 96 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Henry Judah (Jay or J) Heimlich was a visionary and dedicated medical professional whose contributions to the field of medicine, particularly his development of the Heimlich Maneuver, continue to save countless lives around the world. (V)"

"Henry Judah (Jay or J) Heimlich is remembered for his impactful professional life as a medical doctor and inventor, particularly for his creation of the Heimlich maneuver. His death was surrounded by controversy and speculation, as it has been reported that he suffered a heart attack at the age of 96. (V)"

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