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:
- 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
- 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?
- 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.
- Strangers on a Train
- Tom Ripley
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NovelistWriter American Born on January 19th Born in 1921 Born in Texas Died in 1995 Died at age 74 Died from Lung cancer
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"Patricia Highsmith's legacy as a masterful suspense writer continues to captivate readers long after her passing. (V)"
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