Obituary of Judith Ortiz Cofer

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Judith Ortiz Cofer

Judith Ortiz Cofer (born February 24, 1952 in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico) was an author who was best known for her range of literary genres including poetry, short stories, autobiographies, essays, and young adult fiction. Judith died on December 30, 2016 and her death was because of liver cancer. She died quite soon at age 64.

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Judith Ortiz Cofer Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ortiz Cofer, Judith
    • Common Name: Judith Ortiz Cofer
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Hormigueros, Puerto Rico
    • Birth Date: February 24, 1952
    • Age: 64 (at death)
    • Occupation: Author
    • Net Worth: $1-$5 million
    • Nationality: Puerto Rican
    • Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt

    Judith's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Judith Ortiz Cofer
    • Father: Jesus Lugo Ortiz
    • Mother: Fanny Morot
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Charles John Cofer (married 1971-2016)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 30 2016 at age 64
  • Place: Louisville, Georgia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Liver cancer
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on January 27, 2017 at Demosthenian Hall
  • Interment: Buried at the Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, Georgia

Category Tags:

AuthorPuerto Rican Born on February 24th Born in 1952 Died in 2016 Died at age 64 Died from Liver cancer

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"Judith Ortiz Cofer dedicated her life to literature and education, becoming a highly acclaimed and influential writer. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones after battling a prolonged illness. (V)"

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