Obituary of John Hughes
John Hughes
Jonathon Wilden Hughes Jr. (born February 18, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan) was a filmmaker who was best known for producing and directing some of the most successful and entertaining comedy films of the 1980s and 1990s. John died on August 6, 2009 and his sudden death was reportedly because of a heart attack. He was gone too soon at the age of 59.
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- Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Hughes, John
- Common Name: John Hughes
- Gender: Male
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
- Birthplace: Lansing, Michigan, United States
- Birth Date: February 18, 1950
- Age: 59 (at death)
- Also Known As: Edmond Dantès, Johnny
- Occupations:
- Net Worth: $150 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
- Favorite Color: Chartreuse
- Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
- Favorite Actor: Brie Larson
- Birth Name:
Jonathon Wilden Hughes Jr. - Father: John Hughes Sr.
- Mother: Marion Crawford
- Sister(s):
- Tamara Thorne
- Spouse/Partner:
- Nancy Ludwig (married 1970-2009, his death)
- Son(s):
- John Hughes III
- James Hughes
- Date: August 06 2009 at age 59
- Place: Manhattan, New York, United States
- Cause of Death: Heart Attack
- Funeral Arrangements: Held on August 11 in Chicago
- Interment: Buried at Lake Forest Cemetery
- Home Alone
- Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
- The Breakfast Club
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FilmmakerWriter American Born on February 18th Born in 1950 Born in Michigan Died in 2009 Died at age 59 Died from Heart Attack
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"I stumbled into this business, I didn't train for it. I yelled "Action!" on my first two movies before the camera was turned on." (IMDB)
"John Hughes was gunned down outside of a Hollywood sign in 1991. (V)"
"John Hughes will continue to be remembered for his impactful films and contributions to the world of cinema. (V)"
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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-05-12 00:43:02
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