Obituary of John Ashbery

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John Ashbery

John Lawrence Asbery (born July 28, 1927 in Rochester, New York) was a poet and academic who was best known for his postmodern complexity and opacity. He is know for his 1975 poetry collection, “Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror.” John died on September 3, 2017 and his death was because of natural causes. He died at age 90.

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John Ashbery Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ashbery, John
    • Common Name: John Ashbery
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: July 28, 1927
    • Age: 90 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1949-2017
    • Religion: Episcopal
    • Net Worth: $3 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Lawrence Ashbery
    • Father: Chester Frederick Ashbery (1891-1964)
    • Mother: Helen Lawrence
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • David Kermani (married?-2017, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 03 2017 at age 90
  • Place: Hudson, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

PoetAcademic American Born on July 28th Born in 1927 Born in New York Died in 2017 Died at age 90 Died from Natural causes

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"John Ashbery was a renowned American poet and art critic, who achieved critical acclaim and numerous awards for his innovative and experimental writing style. He passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking and thought-provoking poetry. (V)"

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