Obituary of James A. Michener

James A. Michener

James Albert Michener (born February 3, 1907 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania) was an author, philanthropist, and academic who was best known for his long, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and for his 1947 short story, “Tales of the South Pacific.” James died on October 16, 1997 and his death was because of kidney failure. He died at age 90.

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James A. Michener Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Michener, James
Common Name: James A. Michener
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: February 03, 1907
Age: 90 (at death)
Also Known As: Jim
Occupations:

Religion: Quaker
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Scent: Gucci Guilty
Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

James's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Albert Michener
Father:
Mother: Mabel Michener (adoptive)
Spouse/Partner:

Patti Noon (married 1935-divorced 1948)
Vange Nord (married 1948-divorced 1955)
Mari Yoriko Sabusawa (married 1955-1994, her death)

Death Notice:

Date: October 16 1997 at age 90
Place: Austin, Texas, United States
Cause of Death: Kidney failure
Interment: Cremated and ashes at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin, Texas