Obituary of Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby (born August 28, 1917 in New York City, New York) was a cartoonist and writer who was best known for being one of the most prolific and influential cartoon creators. He was also known for created different Marvel comics like Captain America, Fantastic Four, Fourth World, Thor, Eternals, New Gods, and Black Panther. Jack died on February 6, 1994 and his death was because of heart failure. He died at age 76.

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Jack Kirby Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kirby, Jack
Common Name: Jack Kirby
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: August 28, 1917
Age: 76 (at death)
Also Known As: Jack Curtiss, Curt Davis, Lance Kirby, Ted Grey, Charles Nicholas, Fred Sande, Teddy, The King
Occupations:
- Cartoonist
- Writer

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $10 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Perdue Chicken
Favorite Color: Cyan (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Jack's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jacob Kurtzburg
Father: Benjamin Kurtzburg
Mother: Rose Kurtzburg
Spouse/Partner:

Roz Goldstein (married 1942-1994, his death)

Son(s):

Neal L. Kirby

Daughter(s):

Lisa R. Kirby
Susan M. Kirby
Barbara J. Kirby

Death Notice:

Date: February 06 1994 at age 76
Place: Thousand Oaks, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart failure
Interment: Buried at Valley Oaks Memorial Park in Westlake Village, California