Obituary of Howard K. Smith

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Howard K. Smith

Howard Kingsbury Smith (born May 12, 1914 in Ferriday, Louisiana) was a journalist, broadcaster, and film actor who was best known for being a member of the group of WWII war correspondents known as the “Murrow Boys”. Howard died on February 15, 2002 and his death was because of pneumonia that resulted in congestive heart failure. He died at age 87.

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Howard K. Smith Biography Wiki:

    • Net Worth: $3 to $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

    Howard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Howard Kingsbury Smith
    • Father: Howard K Smith
    • Mother: Minnie Gates
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Benedicte Smith (married 1942-2002, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jack P. Smith (1945-2004)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Catherine H. Smith

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 15 2002 at age 87
  • Place: Bethesda, Maryland, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia (resulting in congestive heart failure)
  • Interment: Buried at The Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington, D.C., United States

Category Tags:

JournalistBroadcaster Film Actor American Born on May 12th Born in 1914 Born in Louisiana Died in 2002 Died at age 87 Died from Pneumonia

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