Obituary of Joanna Cole

Joanna Cole

Joanna Reid Basilea (born August 11, 1944 in Newark, New Jersey) was an author who was best known for writing the children’s book series, “The Magic School Bus”. Joanna died on July 12, 2020 and her death was because of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. She died at 75.

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Joanna Cole Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Cole, Joanna
Common Name: Joanna Cole
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: August 11, 1944
Age: 75 (at death)
Also Known As: Joanna Basilea
Occupation: Author

Net Worth: $2.32 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Oscar Mayer Hotdogs
Favorite Color: Fuchsia
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins

Joanna's Family Tree

Birth Name: Joanna Reid Basilea
Father: Mario Basilea
Mother: Elizabeth Reid
Spouse/Partner:

Philip A. Cole (married 1965-2020, his death)

Daughter(s):

Rachel Cole

Death Notice:

Date: July 12 2020 at age 75
Place: Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Cause of Death: Lung Disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)

Category Tags:

Author American Born on August 11th Born in 1944 Born in New Jersey Died in 2020 Died at age 75 Died from Lung Disease

Joanna's Notable Roles:

The Magic School Bus

Quotable Quotes:

"Joanna Cole's passion for education and literature will continue to inspire lots of authors and readers of all genres. (V)"

"Joanna Cole's professional life was full of creativity and passion as she wrote and illustrated beloved children's books, but sadly she passed away after a long battle with illness. (V)"

Is Ms. Joanna Cole still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.