Obituary of John Ashbery

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:
- Poet
- Academic
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:

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

Quotable Quotes:

"John Ashbery was a prolific and innovative poet who captured the complexities and beauty of life through his words, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

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