Obituary of Julia Child

Julia Child

Julia Carolyn Child (born August 15, 1912 in Pasadena, California) was a celebrity chef, author, and TV personality who was best known for introducing French cuisine to the North American public with her 1961 cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” Julia died on August 13, 2004 and her death was because of kidney failure. She died at age 91 just two days before her 92nd birthday.

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Julia Child Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Child, Julia
Common Name: Julia Child
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Pasadena, California, United States
Birth Date: August 15, 1912
Age: 91 (at death)
Occupations:
Active Years: 1935-2004

Religion: Catholic
Political Affiliation: Democratic
Net Worth: $50 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
Favorite Color: Crimson (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Julia's Family Tree

Birth Name: Julia Carolyn McWilliams
Father: John McWilliams Jr. (1880-1962)
Mother: Julia Carolyn Weston (1877-1937)
Brother(s):

John McWilliams III (1914-2002)

Sister(s):

Dorothy D. McWilliams Cousins (1917-2006)

Spouse/Partner:

Paul Cushing Child

Death Notice:

Date: August 13 2004 at age 91
Place: Montecito, California, United States
Cause of Death: Kidney failure
Interment: Cremated and ashes placed on the Neptune Memorial Reef in Key Biscayne, Fl

Category Tags:

Celebrity Chef Author TV Personality American Born on August 15th Born in 1912 Born in California Died in 2004 Died at age 91 Died from Kidney failure

Julia's Notable Roles:

Mastering the Art of French Cooking

Quotable Quotes:

"Julia Child lived a life full of passion, culinary expertise, and charm, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence chefs and food lovers around the world. Her passing may have been bittersweet, but her impact on the culinary world will always remain unforgettable. (V)"

Is Ms. Julia Child still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.