Obituary of Leon Uris

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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
    • Favorite Scent: Armani Code
    • Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando

    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:

AuthorAmerican 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)"

"Leon Uris was a prolific American author known for his critically acclaimed works, including "Exodus" and "QB VII," and he continued to write and publish until his passing. (V)"

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