Obituary of John Glenn

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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
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

    John's Family Tree

    • Father: John Herschel Glenn Sr.
    • Mother: Clara Teresa Glenn (née Sproat)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Son(s):
      • David Glenn
    • Daughter(s):
      • Carolyn Glenn

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

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

Quotable Quotes:

"Mr. 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)"

"John Glenn had a prolific career as an astronaut and politician, becoming the first American to orbit the Earth and serving four terms as a United States Senator, before passing away at the age of 95. (V)"

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

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