Obituary of Katherine Graham

Katherine Graham

Katherine Meyer Graham (born June 16, 1917 in New York City, New York) was a publisher who was best known for leading The Washington Post newspaper, from 1963 to 1991. She was also known for reporting on the Watergate scandal, which eventually led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Katherine died on July 17, 2001 and her death was reportedly because of an accidental fall. She passed away at the age of 84.

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Katherine Graham Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Graham, Katherine
Common Name: Katherine Graham
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: June 16, 1917
Age: 84 (at death)
Also Known As: Kathy
Occupations:
- Publisher
- Businessperson

Religion: Lutheran
Net Worth: $6 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

Katherine's Family Tree

Birth Name: Katherine Meyer Graham
Father: Eugene Meyer (1875-1959)
Mother: Agnes E. Meyer (née Ernst, 1887-1970)
Spouse/Partner:

Phil Graham (married 1940-1963, his death)

Son(s):

William Welsh Graham (1948-2017)
Donald E. Graham
Stephen Meyer Graham

Daughter(s):

Lally Weymouth

Death Notice:

Date: July 17 2001 at age 84
Place: Boise, Idaho, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (fall)
Interment: Buried at Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, District of Colombia, United States

Category Tags:

Publisher Businessperson American Born on June 16th Born in 1917 Born in New York Died in 2001 Died at age 84 Died from Accident

Katherine's Notable Roles:

The Washington Post

Quotable Quotes:

"If one is rich and one's a woman, one can be quite misunderstood." (IMDB)

"Katherine Graham lived a life filled with grace, courage, and remarkable achievements, leaving a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Katherine Graham was a highly influential journalist and publisher, known for her work as the first female CEO of a Fortune 500 company. She passed away at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking achievements in the media industry. (V)"

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