Obituary of Jonas Salk

Jonas Salk

Jonas Edward Salk (born October 28, 1914 in New York City, New York) was a scholar who was best known for being a medical researcher who developed one of the first successful polio vaccines. Jonas died on June 23, 1995 and his death was because of heart failure. He died at age 80 but still rolls in his grave because of the ignorant anti-vaxxers in society.

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Jonas Salk Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Salk, Jonas
Common Name: Jonas Salk
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: October 28, 1914
Age: 80 (at death)
Occupation: Scholar

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $3 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Rust
Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

Jonas's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jonas Edward Salk
Father: Daniel Salk
Mother: Dora Salk
Brother(s):

Lee Salk (1926-1992)
Herman Salk

Spouse/Partner:

Donna Lindsey (married 1939-divorced 1968)
Françoise Gilot (married 1970-1995, his death)

Son(s):

Peter Salk
Darrell Salk
Jonathan Salk

Death Notice:

Date: June 23 1995 at age 80
Place: La Jolla, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart failure
Interment: Buried at El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego, California

Category Tags:

Scholar American Born on October 28th Born in 1914 Born in New York Died in 1995 Died at age 80 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"In the early 1950s, Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine, which saved millions of people from the crippling disease. (V)"

"Jonas Salk's commitment to saving countless lives through his groundbreaking discovery of the polio vaccine continues to inspire generations long after his passing. (V)"

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