Obituary of Leon Uris

Leon Uris

Leon Marcus Uris (born August 3, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland) was an author who was best known for writing many bestselling historical fiction books including the 1958 book, “Exodus” and the 1976 book, “Trinity.” Leon died on June 21, 2003 and his death was the result of kidney failure. He died at the age of 78.

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Leon Uris Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Uris, Leon
Common Name: Leon Uris
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Birth Date: August 03, 1924
Age: 78 (at death)
Occupation: Author

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $38 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Black (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Leon's Family Tree

Birth Name: Leon Marcus Uris
Father: Wolf William Uris (1896-1988)
Mother: Anna Uris (née Blumberg, 1894-1980)
Spouse/Partner:

Betty Beck (married 1945-divorced 1968)
Marjorie Edwards (married 1968-1969, her death)
Jill Peabody (married 1970-divorced 1988)

Son(s):

Michael Uris
Conor Uris
Mark Uris

Daughter(s):

Karen Uris
Rachael Uris

Death Notice:

Date: June 21 2003 at age 78
Place: Shelter Island, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Kidney failure
Interment: buried at Quantico National Cemetery

Category Tags:

Author American Born on August 3rd Born in 1924 Born in Maryland Died in 2003 Died at age 78 Died from Kidney failure

Leon's Notable Roles:

Exodus
Trinity

Quotable Quotes:

"Leon was an American writer who was most known for his novel "Theznarky". (V)"

"Leon Uris lived a passionate and impactful life, leaving behind a lasting legacy through his powerful storytelling that continues to inspire and educate generations. (V)"

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