Obituary of Peter Benchley

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Peter Benchley

Peter Bradford Benchley (born May 8, 1940 in New York City, New York) was an Author, Screenwriter, and Activist who was best known for his best selling novel “Jaws,” including “The Deep,” “The Island,” “Beast,” and “White Shark.” Peter died on February 11, 2006 and his death was because of pulmonary fibrosis. He died at age 65.

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Peter Benchley Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Benchley, Peter
    • Common Name: Peter Benchley
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: May 08, 1940
    • Age: 65 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Pete Benchley
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $3.7 billion
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Rust (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Peter's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Peter Bradford Benchley
    • Father: Nathaniel Benchley (November 13, 1915-December 14, 1981)
    • Mother: Majorie Benchley (née Bradford)
    • Brother(s):
      • Nathaniel Robert "Nat" Benchley
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Winifred "Wendy" Benchley (married 1964-2006, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Benchley
      • Clayton Benchley
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tracy Benchley

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 11 2006 at age 65
  • Place: Princeton, New Jersey, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung Disease (Pulmonary Fibrosis)

Category Tags:

AuthorScreenwriter Activist American Born on May 8th Born in 1940 Born in New York Died in 2006 Died at age 65 Died from Lung Disease

Peter's Notable Roles:

  • Jaws
  • The Deep
  • The Island
  • Beast
  • White Shark

Quotable Quotes:

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