Obituary of Max Steiner

Max Steiner

Max Steiner (born May 10th, 1888 in Vienna, Austria) was a Composer who was best known for being a child prodigy who conducted his first operetta when he was twelve and then becoming a professional music composer working mostly in theatre and films. Max died on December 28th, 1971 and his death was caused by Congestive Heart Failure. She was 83 years old at the end of his life.

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Max Steiner Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Steiner, Max
Common Name: Max Steiner
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Birth Date: May 10, 1888
Age: 83 (at death)
Also Known As: Maximilian
Occupation: Composer
Active Years: 1907-1971

Nationality: Austrian
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

Max's Family Tree

Birth Name: Maximilian Raoul Walter Steiner
Father: Gabor Steiner (1858-1944_
Mother: Marie Josefine/Mirjam (Hasiba)
Spouse/Partner:

Beatrice Steiner (married 1912-?)
Aubrey Steiner (married 27 April 1927-divorced 14 December 1933);
Louise Klos (married 1936-divorced 1946);
Leonette "Lee" Steiner (married 1947⁠-⁠1971, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: December 28 1971 at age 83
Place: Hollywood, California, United States
Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure

Category Tags:

Composer Austrian Born on May 10th Born in 1888 Died in 1971 Died at age 83 Died from Congestive Heart Failure

Quotable Quotes:

"I never run out of tunes. Music is always in my mind. Sometimes I wake up at three in the morning and begin tossing. My wife will say, 'Daddy, why don't you write it down?' So I get up, put it on a paper, and go back to sleep." (IMDB)

"Max Steiner lived a life full of adventure, danger, and sex. He died at the age of 44 from a heart attack after a yearslong journey around the world. (V)"

"Max Steiner's life and musical legacy will continue to inspire and enchant generations to come, long after his time on this earth has passed. (V)"

"Max Steiner was an Austrian-born composer and conductor, known for his prolific and influential contributions to film scores during the early years of Hollywood's Golden Age; he passed away after a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. (V)"

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