Obituary of John McLaughlin

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John McLaughlin

John McLaughlin (born March 29th, 1927 in Providence, Rhode Island) was an TV Personality who was best known for being the host of the American political commentary TV show titled "The McLaughlin Group". John died on August 16th, 2016 and his death was possibly because of prostate cancer. He was 89 when he cashed it in.

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John McLaughlin Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: McLaughlin, John
    • Common Name: John McLaughlin
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
    • Birth Date: March 29, 1927
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: John Mc Laughlin
    • Occupation: TV Personality
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Armani Code
    • Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Joseph McLaughlin
    • Father: Augustus Hugh McLaughlin
    • Mother: Eva Philomena (née Turcotte)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Christina Vidal McLaughlin (married 22 June 1997-divorced 2010)
      • Ann Dore (married 1975-divorced 1992)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 16 2016 at age 89
  • Place: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Prostate cancer

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityAmerican Born on March 29th Born in 1927 Born in Rhode Island Died in 2016 Died at age 89 Died from Prostate cancer

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"John McLaughlin’s extraordinary life and legacy will continue to inspire generations to come, as his innovative and groundbreaking contributions to the world of music and spirituality will forever be remembered and cherished. (V)"

"John McLaughlin was a highly acclaimed jazz fusion guitarist and composer, known for pushing musical boundaries and elevating the genre to new heights before passing away after a long battle with cancer. (V)"

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