Obituary of Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (born October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland) was a poet and playwright who was best known his work on the 1890 novel, “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and the 1895 play, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Oscar died on November 30, 1900 and his death was because of meningitis following an ear infection. He died young at age 46.

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Oscar Wilde Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Wilde, Oscar
Common Name: Oscar Wilde
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Birth Date: October 16, 1854
Age: 46 (at death)
Occupations:
- Poet
- Playwright

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $20 million
Nationality: Irish
Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

Oscar's Family Tree

Birth Name: Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde
Father: William Wilde (March 1815-19 April 1876)
Mother: Jane Wilde (née Elgee, 27 December 1821-3 February 1896)
Spouse/Partner:

Constance Lloyd (married 1884-1898, her death)

Son(s):

Cyril Holland (1885-1915)
Vyvyan Holland (1886-1967)

Death Notice:

Date: November 30 1900 at age 46
Place: Paris, France
Cause of Death: Meningitis (following an ear infection)
Interment: Buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France

Category Tags:

Poet Playwright Irish Born on October 16th Born in 1854 Died in 1900 Died at age 46 Died from Meningitis

Oscar's Notable Roles:

The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Importance of Being Earnest

Quotable Quotes:

""Oscar Wilde's remarkable life and untimely passing will forever be remembered for his wit, creativity, and unapologetic approach to challenging societal norms." (V)"

"Oscar Wilde was a famous Irish writer and playwright, best known for his wit and satire; despite his professional success, his life was cut short due to a tragic downfall caused by a scandalous court case. (V)"

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