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
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    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

Quotable Quotes:

"Howard Cosell was a larger-than-life figure in the world of broadcasting, forever leaving his mark on sports commentary and journalism. (V)"

"Howard Cosell was an iconic sports broadcaster who revolutionized the field of broadcasting and rose to fame for his daring and bold commentary on televised sporting events. His career was cut short due to health complications, but his impact on the world of sports journalism is still remembered and celebrated today. (V)"

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