Obituary of Jack London

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
Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

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:

Author Novelist 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)"

"Jack London's professional life was filled with success as he wrote critically acclaimed novels and short stories, but his hard-partying lifestyle and struggles with alcohol ultimately led to his untimely death. (V)"

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