Obituary of James A. Michener

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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: Al Pacino

    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

Category Tags:

AuthorPhilanthropist Academic American Born on February 3rd Born in 1907 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 1997 Died at age 90 Died from Kidney failure

James's Notable Roles:

  • Tales of the Pacific South

Quotable Quotes:

"James Michener lived a life full of adventure, wisdom and creativity, and in his death he left behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"James Michener was an immensely successful and prolific American author, best known for his historical novels, until his passing at the age of 90. (V)"

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