Obituary of Peter Benchley

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
Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

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:

Author Screenwriter 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:

"Peter Benchley's remarkable life and legacy continue to inspire and captivate audiences, even after his passing. (V)"

"Peter Benchley was a renowned American author and ocean conservationist, known for his famous novel "Jaws," which was later adapted into a blockbuster film. Sadly, Benchley passed away at the age of 65 due to pulmonary fibrosis. (V)"

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