Obituary of John Paul Getty Jr.

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John Paul Getty Jr.

John Paul Getty Jr. (born September 7, 1932 in Genoa, Italy) was a philanthropist who was best known for being the founder of the Getty Oil Company and was third of five sons born to industrialist, J. Paul Getty. John died on April 17, 2003 and his death was because of a chest infection. He died at age 70.

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John Paul Getty Jr. Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Getty, John
    • Common Name: John Paul Getty Jr.
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Genoa, Italy
    • Birth Date: September 07, 1932
    • Age: 70 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Sir Paul Getty
    • Occupation: Philanthropist
    • Religion: Methodist
    • Net Worth: $22 billion
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Paul Getty Jr.
    • Father: J. Paul Getty (1892-1976)
    • Mother: Ann Rork (1908-1988)
    • Brother(s):
      • Gordon Getty
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Abigail Harris (married 1956-divorced 1964)
      • Talitha Getty (married 1966-1971, her death)
      • Victoria Holdsworth (married 1994-2003, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • John Paul Getty III (1956-2011)
      • Mark Getty
    • Daughter(s):
      • Ariadne Getty
      • Tara Gabriel Galaxy Gramophone Getty
      • Aileen Getty

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 17 2003 at age 70
  • Place: London, United Kingdom
  • Cause of Death: Infection (chest)

Category Tags:

PhilanthropistBritish Born on September 7th Born in 1932 Died in 2003 Died at age 70 Died from Infection

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"John Getty was a giant in his field and an even giant in the world of architecture. His death leaves an armory of memory that will continue to grow long after his death. (V)"

"Getty's extraordinary life and legacy will continue to inspire and impact countless individuals for years to come. (V)"

"John Getty was a renowned industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the oil and entertainment industries, but his life was tragically cut short due to mysterious circumstances. (V)"

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