Obituary of James Baldwin

James Baldwin

James Arthur Baldwin (born August 2, 1924 in New York City, New York) was a writer, novelist, and activist who was best known for first written 1953 novel, “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” which was on the list of 100 best English-language novels. James died on December 1, 1987 and his death was because of stomach cancer. He died quite soon at age 63.

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James Baldwin Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Baldwin, James
Common Name: James Baldwin
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: August 02, 1924
Age: 63 (at death)
Also Known As: Jim
Occupations:
Active Years: 1947-1985

Religion: Pentecost
Net Worth: $100 thousand
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Velveeta Cheese
Favorite Color: Navy (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

James's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Arthur Baldwin
Father: David Baldwin (1882-1943)
Mother: Emma Berdis Jones (1904-1999)
Sister(s):

Gloria Karefa-Smart
Ruth Crum (1927-2007)
Elizabeth Dingle
Barbara Jamison
Paula Whaley

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: December 01 1987 at age 63
Place: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
Cause of Death: Stomach cancer
Interment: Buried at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York

Category Tags:

Writer Novelist Activist American Born on August 2nd Born in 1924 Born in New York Died in 1987 Died at age 63 Died from Stomach cancer

James's Notable Roles:

Go Tell It on the Mountain

Quotable Quotes:

"James Baldwin's life was filled with remarkable achievements and his legacy continues to live on, even after his passing. (V)"

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