Obituary of Jacques Cousteau

Jacques Cousteau

Jacques-Yves Cousteau (born June 11, 1910 in Saint-André-de-Cubzac, France) was a scholar, filmmaker, and author who was best known for co-inventing the first open-circuit SCUBA set and made an assortment of the first underwater documentaries. Jacques died on June 25, 1997 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died two weeks after his 87th birthday.

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Jacques Cousteau Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Cousteau, Jacques
Common Name: Jacques Cousteau
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Saint-André-de-Cubzac, France
Birth Date: June 11, 1910
Age: 87 (at death)
Occupations:

Net Worth: $4 million
Nationality: French
Favorite Food: Big Mac
Favorite Color: Gold (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Jacques's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Father: Daniel Cousteau
Mother: Élisabeth Cousteau
Brother(s):

Pierre-Antoine Cousteau (18 March 1906-17 December 1958)

Spouse/Partner:

Simone Melchior (married 12 July 1937-divorced 2 December 1990)
Francine Cousteau (married 28 June 1991-1997, his death)

Son(s):

Philippe Cousteau (December 30, 1940- June 28, 1979)
Pierre-Yves Cousteau
Jean-Michel Cousteau (born 6 May 1938)

Daughter(s):

Diane Cousteau

Death Notice:

Date: June 25 1997 at age 87
Place: Paris, France
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: Buried in the family vault at Saint-André-de-Cubzac

Category Tags:

Scholar Filmmaker Author French Born on June 11th Born in 1910 Died in 1997 Died at age 87 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If you realize you are only a violin, you can open yourself up to the world by playing your role in the concert." (IMDB)

"The life of Jacques Cousteau, a pioneer of ocean exploration and conservation, will forever be remembered for his invaluable contributions to understanding and preserving the wonders of the underwater world. (V)"

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