Obituary of Martha Gellhorn

Martha Gellhorn

Martha Ellis Gellhorn (born November 8, 1908 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a novelist, writer, and journalist who was best known for being considered one of the Great War correspondents of the 20th century. Martha died on February 15, 1998 and her death was reportedly because of suicide by cyanide poisoning. She had ovarian and liver cancer at the time of her death at age 89.

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Martha Gellhorn Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Gellhorn, Martha
Common Name: Martha Gellhorn
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Birth Date: November 08, 1908
Age: 89 (at death)
Occupations:
Active Years: 1934-1998

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

Martha's Family Tree

Birth Name: Martha Ellis Gellhorn
Father: George Gellhorn (1870-1936)
Mother: Edna Fischel Gellhorn (born December 18, 1878-died September 24, 1970)
Brother(s):

Walter Gellhorn (born September 18, 1906-died December 9, 1995)

Spouse/Partner:

Ernest Hemingway (married 1940-divorced 1945)
T. S. Matthews (married 1954-divorced 1963)

Death Notice:

Date: February 15 1998 at age 89
Place: London, England
Cause of Death: Suicide (cyanide poisoning)

Category Tags:

Novelist Writer Journalist American Born on November 8th Born in 1908 Born in Missouri Died in 1998 Died at age 89 Died from Suicide

Quotable Quotes:

"Martha Gellhorn's life and legacy as a fearless war correspondent and passionate advocate for social justice will continue to inspire and impact future generations long after her passing. (V)"

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