Obituary of Joanna Cole

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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:

AuthorAmerican 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.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-13 09:51:35
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