Obituary of Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling

Joseph Rudyard Kipling (born December 30, 1865 in Mumbai, India) was a novelist, writer, and poet who was best known for writing “the Jungle Book” duology, “Kim,” the “Just So Stories” and many short stories including "The Man Who Would Be King.” Rudyard died on January 18, 1936 and his death was because of a perforated duodenal stomach ulcer. He died at age 70.

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Rudyard Kipling Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kipling, Rudyard
Common Name: Rudyard Kipling
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Mumbai, India
Birth Date: December 30, 1865
Age: 70 (at death)
Occupations:

Net Worth: $85 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Rust
Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

Rudyard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Joseph Rudyard Kipling
Father: John Lockwood Kipling (1837-1911)
Mother: Alice Kipling (1837-1910)
Spouse/Partner:

Caroline Starr Balestier Kipling (married 1892-1936, his death)

Son(s):

John Kipling (1897-1915)

Daughter(s):

Elsie Bambridge (1896-1976)
Josephine Kipling (1892-1899)

Death Notice:

Date: January 18 1936 at age 70
Place: London, United Kingdom
Cause of Death: Stomach ulcer (perforated duodenal)
Interment: Cremated and ashes interred at Poets' Corner of the South Transept of Westminster Abbey

Category Tags:

Novelist Writer Poet British Born on December 30th Born in 1865 Died in 1936 Died at age 70 Died from Stomach ulcer

Rudyard's Notable Roles:

The Jungle Book
Kim
Just So Stories
The Man Who Would Be King

Quotable Quotes:

"We cannot accurately date Rudyard Kipling's life, but we can say that he lived a full and fulfilling life. He was a born writer, and his books and poems continue to be influential to people all around the world. He passed away in 1893, but his legacy will continue to be felt for many years to come. (V)"

"Rudyard Kipling's life was filled with literary brilliance and impactful contributions that continue to inspire generations after his passing. (V)"

"Rudyard Kipling had a successful career as an acclaimed author and poet, known for his works such as "The Jungle Book" and "Kim"; however, his life was marred by the tragic loss of his young daughter and later, his son, who went missing during World War I and was declared dead. (V)"

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