Obituary of Jack London

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Jack London

Jack London (born January 12, 1876 in San Francisco, California) was an author, novelist, and journalist who was best known for writing famous books, “The Call of the Wild” (1903) and “White Fang” (1906). Jack died on November 22, 1916 and his death was reportedly because of kidney failure, mostly caused by uremic poisoning. He died quite young at age 40.

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Jack London Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: London, Jack
    • Common Name: Jack London
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
    • Birth Date: January 12, 1876
    • Age: 40 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Atheist
    • Net Worth: $3 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Jack's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Griffith Chaney
    • Father: William Chaney (1821-1903)
    • Mother: Flora Wellman (1843-1922)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Elizabeth Maddern (married 1900-divorced 1904)
      • Charmian Kittredge (married 1905-1916, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Joan London (1901-1971)
      • Bessie London

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 22 1916 at age 40
  • Place: Glen Ellen, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure (uremic poisoning)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on November 26, 1916
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes buried on his property

Category Tags:

AuthorNovelist Journalist American Born on January 12th Born in 1876 Born in California Died in 1916 Died at age 40 Died from Kidney failure

Jack's Notable Roles:

  • The Call of the Wild
  • White Fang

Quotable Quotes:

"Jack London lived an adventurous life full of daring exploits and literary achievements that continue to inspire readers around the world, leaving a lasting legacy that will never be forgotten. (V)"

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