Obituary of Lou Gehrig

Lou Gehrig

Henry Louis Gehrig (born June 19, 1903 in Yorkville, New York) was a baseball player who was best known for being the first baseman that played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Lou died on June 2, 1941 and his death was because of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He died only at age 37.

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Lou Gehrig Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Gehrig, Lou
Common Name: Lou Gehrig
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Yorkville, New York, United States
Birth Date: June 19, 1903
Age: 37 (at death)
Also Known As: The Iron Horse, Henry Gehrig
Occupation: Baseball Player

Religion: Methodist
Net Worth: $3 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Mint Green
Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

Lou's Family Tree

Birth Name: Heinrich Ludwig Gehrig
Father: Heinrich Gehrig
Mother: Christina Foch
Spouse/Partner:

Eleanor Gehrig (married 1933-1941, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: June 02 1941 at age 37
Place: Riverdale, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Funeral Arrangements: Held at Christ Episcopal Church of Riverdale, Bronx, New York City
Interment: Cremated and buried in Kensico Cemetery, New York, United States

Category Tags:

Baseball Player American Born on June 19th Born in 1903 Born in New York Died in 1941 Died at age 37 Died from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Lou's Notable Roles:

New York Yankees

Quotable Quotes:

"The world lost a incredible athlete when Lou Gehrig died at the age of 41. Gehrig was best known as the most prolific pitcher in history, winning 154 games in his career. (V)"

" Lou Gehrig was an American baseball player who played for the Boston Americans, Milwaukee Brewers, and New York Yankees. He also played for the German national baseball team. Gehrig was born in Danbury, Connecticut on December 4, 1889 and died in Rome, New York, on April 9, 1935. (V)"

"Lou Gehrig will forever be remembered as an iconic baseball player whose determination and resilience on the field left a lasting impact on the sport and its fans. (V)"

"Lou Gehrig spent his entire professional life playing baseball for the New York Yankees and was known as the "Iron Horse" for his remarkable durability, but sadly his career was cut short by a fatal disease. (V)"

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