Obituary of Ismail Merchant

Ismail Merchant

Ismail Noor Muhammad Abdul Rahman (born December 25, 1936 in Mumbai, India) was a Screenwriter, Film Producer, and Film Director who was best known for Heat and Dust, A Room with a View, Howards End, and The Remains of the Day. Ismail died on May 25, 2005 and his death was because of complications of stomach ulcer surgery. He was 68 years old.

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Ismail Merchant Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Merchant, Ismail
Common Name: Ismail Merchant
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Mumbai, India
Birth Date: December 25, 1936
Age: 68 (at death)
Also Known As: Ismail Rahman
Occupations:
Active Years: 1960-2005

Religion: Muslim
Net Worth: $1.7 million
Nationality: Indian
Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
Favorite Color: Orange (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Ismail's Family Tree

Birth Name: Ismail Noor Muhammad Abdul Rahman
Father: Noormohamed Haji Abdul Rehman
Mother: Hazra Memon
Spouse/Partner:

James Ivory (married 1961-2005, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: May 25 2005 at age 68
Place: City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Cause of Death: Surgical Complications (stomach ulcer surgery)
Interment: Buried in Bada Qabrastan Mumbai in Marine Lines, Mumbai

Category Tags:

Screenwriter Film Producer Film Director Indian Born on December 25th Born in 1936 Died in 2005 Died at age 68 Died from Surgical Complications

Ismail's Notable Roles:

Heat and Dust
A Room with a View
Howards End
The Remains of the Day

Quotable Quotes:

"[on Denholm Elliott] He was an all-giving person, full of life. ... He had an affection and feeling for other actors, which is very unusual in our business." (IMDB)

"Apart from his religious beliefs, Ismail Merchant was an innovative and influential dude. He pioneered the shipping of goods by sea, and became the first known sane fellow to foundation a religious cult. (V)"

"I cannot end my condolences for the loss of Ismail Merchant. He was an exchange student from Burma and a great member of our community. He was Depressed and failed to make it to his death date, but his preceded and following deaths have left a lasting impact on everyone he touched. (V)"

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