Obituary of John Korty

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John Korty

John Korty (born June 22nd, 1936 in Lafayette, Indiana) was a Film Director who was best known for his contribution to the movie "The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman". John died on March 9th, 2022 and his death was possibly because of his old age. He was 85 when he passed away.

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John Korty Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Korty, John
    • Common Name: John Korty
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    • Birth Date: June 22, 1936
    • Age: 85 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Director
    • Active Years: 1957-2022
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Silver
    • Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
    • Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Van Cleave Korty
    • Father: Check IMDB
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jane Silvia (married 1989-March 9, 2022, his death)
      • Beulah Chang Korty (married January 16, 1966-divorced ?)
      • Carol E Tweedie (married March 29, 1958-divorced ?)
    • Son(s):
      • Jonathan Korty
      • David Korty

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 09 2022 at age 85
  • Place: Point Reyes Station, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old age (Unspecified illness)

Category Tags:

Film DirectorAmerican Born on June 22nd Born in 1936 Born in Indiana Died in 2022 Died at age 85 Died from Old age

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"John Korty had a career full of significant contributions to film and television before he got sick and died in a sad little room. (V)"

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