Obituary of John Glenn

John Glenn

John Glenn (born July 18th, 1921 in Cambridge, Ohio) was an Politician who was best known as the first American astronaut to orbit the earth. John died on December 8th, 2016 and his death was because of old age. He was 95 years old.

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John Glenn Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Glenn, John
Common Name: John Glenn
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Cambridge, Ohio, United States
Birth Date: July 18, 1921
Age: 95 (at death)
Also Known As: John Herschel Glenn Jr.
Occupation: Politician

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
Favorite Color: Rust (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

John's Family Tree

Father: John Herschel Glenn Sr.
Mother: Clara Teresa Glenn (née Sproat)
Spouse/Partner:

Anna Margaret Castor (AKA Annie Glenn, married 1943-2016, his death)

Son(s):

David Glenn

Daughter(s):

Carolyn Glenn

Death Notice:

Date: December 08 2016 at age 95
Place: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Cause of Death: Unspecified illness

Category Tags:

Politician American Born on July 18th Born in 1921 Born in Ohio Died in 2016 Died at age 95 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"The things that mattered Were broken and shattered One by one"

"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."

"John Herschel Junior was one of the most famous and well-known astronomers of his time. He was a Professor of Astronomy at the University of California at Berkeley and a pioneer in using the telescope to study the universe. He died in 1972 after a long and courageous life. (V)"

"John Glenn's life and death were a part of history. He lived an incredible life, and passed away at the age of 76. He was an American hero and an integral part of the American space program. (V)"

"John Glenn was a pioneer and inspiration, both in his groundbreaking achievements as an astronaut and as a devoted husband, father, and public servant. (V)"

Is Mr. John Glenn still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.