Obituary of Louis Rukeyser

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Louis Rukeyser

Louis Richard Rukeyser (born January 30, 1933 in New York City, New York) was a journalist, TV personality, and radio personality who was best known for his role as host of two American TV series, “Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser,” and “Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street.” Louis died on May 2, 2006 and his death was because of multiple myeloma. He died at age 73.

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Louis Rukeyser Biography Wiki:

    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    Louis's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Louis Richard Rukeyser
    • Father: Merryle Stanley Rukeyser (1897-1988)
    • Mother: Berenice Helene Rukeyser (died 1964)
    • Brother(s):
      • William S. Rukeyser (1939-2022)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Alexandra Gill (married 1962-2006, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Stacy Rukeyser
      • Susan Rukeyser
      • Beverly Rukeyser

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 02 2006 at age 73
  • Place: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (Multiple myeloma)
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

JournalistTV Personality Radio Personality American Born on January 30th Born in 1933 Born in New York Died in 2006 Died at age 73 Died from Cancer

Louis's Notable Roles:

  • Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser
  • Louis Rukeyser's Wall Street

Quotable Quotes:

"Louis Rukeyser lived a rich and impactful life, inspiring millions with his wit, intelligence, and unwavering pursuit of knowledge, and though he may no longer be with us, his legacy will continue to shine on. (V)"

"Louis Rukeyser was a beloved financial journalist and television host who educated and informed millions of viewers on the intricacies of the stock market, and his untimely death left a void in the world of business news. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-28 00:43:10
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