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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John Hughes Biography Wiki:

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:
- Filmmaker
- Writer

Net Worth: $150 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
Favorite Color: Chartreuse
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

John's Family Tree

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

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Filmmaker Writer American Born on February 18th Born in 1950 Born in Michigan Died in 2009 Died at age 59 Died from Heart Attack

John's Notable Roles:

Home Alone
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
The Breakfast Club

Quotable Quotes:

"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)"

"John Hughes had a successful career as a filmmaker, known for his iconic teen comedies such as "The Breakfast Club" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Unfortunately, his life was cut short at the age of 59 due to a heart attack. (V)"

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