Obituary of John Gregory Dunne

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John Gregory Dunne

John Gregory Dunne (born May 25, 1932 in Hartford, Connecticut) was a writer, novelist, and journalist who was best known for beginning his career as a journalist for Time magazine before expanding into writing essays, novels, and screenplays. John died on December 30, 2003 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at age 71.

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John Gregory Dunne Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gregory Dunne, John
    • Common Name: John Gregory Dunne
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    • Birth Date: May 25, 1932
    • Age: 71 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1954-2003
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $6 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Gregory Dunne
    • Father: Richard Edwin Dunne (1894-1946)
    • Mother: Dorothy Frances Burns (1898-1974)
    • Brother(s):
      • Dominick Dunne (born October 29, 1925-died August 26, 2009)
      • Richard Edwin Dunne Jr. (1924-2008)
      • Stephen Burns Dunne (1936-1980)
    • Sister(s):
      • Harriet Anne Dunne Hutchinson (1927-1982)
      • Virginia M. Dunne Finley (1929-1988)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Joan Didion (married 1964-2003, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Quintana Roo Dunne

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 30 2003 at age 71
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack

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WriterNovelist Journalist American Born on May 25th Born in 1932 Born in Connecticut Died in 2003 Died at age 71 Died from Heart Attack

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