Obituary of John Berryman

John Berryman

John Allyn McAlpin Berryman (born October 25, 1914 in McAlester, Oklahoma) was a poet and scholar who was best known for being a major figure in the second half of the 20th century and for being in the confessional school of poetry, including his 1964 poem, “77 Dream Songs.” John died on January 7, 1972 and his death was reportedly because of suicide by jumping off the Washington Avenue Bridge. He died too soon at age 57.

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John Berryman Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Berryman, John
Common Name: John Berryman
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: McAlester, Oklahoma, United States
Birth Date: October 25, 1914
Age: 57 (at death)
Occupations:
- Poet
- Scholar
Active Years: 1942-1972

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Franks Hot Sauce
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

John's Family Tree

Birth Name: John Allyn McAlpin Berryman
Father: John Smith
Mother: Martha Little Smith
Spouse/Partner:

Eileen Simpson (married 1942-divorced 1956)
Ann Levine (married 1956-divorced 1959)
Kate Donahue (married 1961-1972, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: January 07 1972 at age 57
Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Cause of Death: Suicide (jumped from a bridge)

Category Tags:

Poet Scholar American Born on October 25th Born in 1914 Born in Oklahoma Died in 1972 Died at age 57 Died from Suicide

John's Notable Roles:

77 Dream Songs (1964)

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