Obituary of Howard Cosell

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:

Journalist Broadcaster 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)"

Is Mr. Howard Cosell still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.