Obituary of James Baldwin

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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
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

    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:

WriterNovelist 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)"

"James Baldwin was a renowned American writer and social critic, whose works on race, sexuality, and religion challenged societal norms and inspired change; his legacy continues to influence and inform political and cultural discussions today. (V)"

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