Obituary of Howard Cosell

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Howard Cosell

Howard William Cosell (born March 25, 1918 in Winston-Salem, Nebraska) was a journalist, broadcaster who was best known for being a TV reporter of Muhammad Ali boxing matches and for his blustery, confident personality. Howard died on April 23, 1995 and his death was because of heart embolism. He died at age 77.

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Howard Cosell Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Cosell, Howard
    • Common Name: Howard Cosell
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
    • Birth Date: March 25, 1918
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Humble Howard
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1953-1993
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
    • Favorite Color: Gold (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Howard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Howard William Cosell
    • Father: Isidore Cohen (1889-1957)
    • Mother: Nellie Cohen (1895-1957)
    • Brother(s):
      • Hilton Cosell (1914-1997)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mary Abrams (married 1944-1990, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 23 1995 at age 77
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Blood clot (heart embolism)
  • Interment: Buried at Westhampton Cemetery in Westhampton, New York

Category Tags:

JournalistBroadcaster Author American Born on March 25th Born in 1918 Born in North Carolina Died in 1995 Died at age 77 Died from Blood clot

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
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