Obituary of James Alan McPherson

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James Alan McPherson

James Alan McPherson (born September 16, 1943 in Savannah, Georgia) was a poet and writer who was best known for being the first African American writer to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and for his 1977 short story collection, “Elbow Room: Stories.” James died on July 27, 2016 and his death was because of complications from pneumonia. He died at age 72.

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James Alan McPherson Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Alan McPherson, James
    • Common Name: James Alan McPherson
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Savannah, Georgia, United States
    • Birth Date: September 16, 1943
    • Age: 72 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Jimmy
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1968-2016
    • Net Worth: $1 to $9 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Franks Hot Sauce
    • Favorite Color: Pink (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Alan McPherson
    • Father: James Allen McPherson
    • Mother: Mable McPherson (née Small)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sarah Lynn Charlton (married?-divorced?)
    • Son(s):
      • Benjamin Miyamoto
    • Daughter(s):
      • Rachel McPherson

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 27 2016 at age 72
  • Place: Iowa City, Iowa, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)

Category Tags:

PoetWriter American Born on September 16th Born in 1943 Born in Georgia Died in 2016 Died at age 72 Died from Pneumonia

James's Notable Roles:

  • Elbow Room: Stories

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-06-01 09:40:52
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