Obituary of Ken Kesey
Ken Kesey
Ken Elton Kesey (born September 17, 1935 in La Junta, Colorado) was a novelist, writer, and poet who was best known for his 1962 novel, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo”s Nest” and his 1964 novel, “Sometimes a Great Nation.” Ken died on November 10, 2001 and his death was because of liver cancer following surgery. He died quite soon at age 66.
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- Religion: Christian
- Net Worth: $5 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
- Favorite Color: Burgandy
- Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
- Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis
- Birth Name:
Ken Elton Kesey - Father: Frederick A. Kesey (1911-1969)
- Mother: Geneva Kesey (née Smith)
- Spouse/Partner:
- Norma Faye Haxby (married 1956-2001, his death)
- Son(s):
- Zane Kesey
- Jed Lesey (1964-1984)
- Daughter(s):
- Sunshine Kesey
- Shannon Kesey
- Date: November 10 2001 at age 66
- Place: Eugene, Oregon, United States
- Cause of Death: Liver cancer (related complications)
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
- Sometimes a Great Nation
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NovelistWriter Poet American Born on September 17th Born in 1935 Born in Colorado Died in 2001 Died at age 66 Died from Liver cancer
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