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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- 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:
- 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: Gene Hackman
- 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)
- 77 Dream Songs (1964)
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PoetScholar American Born on October 25th Born in 1914 Born in Oklahoma Died in 1972 Died at age 57 Died from Suicide
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