Obituary of Patricia Highsmith

Patricia Highsmith

Patricia Highsmith (born January 19, 1921 in Fort Worth, Texas) was a novelist and writer who was best known for her 1950 psychological thriller novel, “Strangers on a Train,” and including five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. Patricia died on February 4, 1995 and her death was because of lung cancer and aplastic anemia. She died at age 74.

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Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Highsmith, Patricia
Common Name: Patricia Highsmith
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Birth Date: January 19, 1921
Age: 74 (at death)
Also Known As: Claire Morgan
Occupations:
- Novelist
- Writer
Active Years: 1942-1995

Religion: Atheist
Net Worth: $3 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Crimson
Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

Patricia's Family Tree

Birth Name: Mary Patricia Plangman
Father: Jay Bernard Plangman (1889-1975)
Mother: Mary Coates Plangman (née Coates, 1895-1991)
Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: February 04 1995 at age 74
Place: Locarno, Switzerland
Cause of Death: Lung cancer (and aplastic anemia)
Interment: Cremated and ashes interred in a columbarium.

Category Tags:

Novelist Writer American Born on January 19th Born in 1921 Born in Texas Died in 1995 Died at age 74 Died from Lung cancer

Patricia's Notable Roles:

Strangers on a Train
Tom Ripley

Quotable Quotes:

"Patricia Highsmith's legacy as a masterful suspense writer continues to captivate readers long after her passing. (V)"

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