Obituary of Phil Graham

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Phil Graham

Philip Leslie Graham (born July 18, 1915 in Terry, South Dakota) was a businessperson and publisher who was best known for serving as a publisher and the co-owner of The Washington Post newspaper company. Phil died on August 3, 1963 and his death was reportedly because of suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound. He died very young at age 48.

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Phil Graham Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Graham, Phil
    • Common Name: Phil Graham
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Terry, South Dakota, United States
    • Birth Date: July 18, 1915
    • Age: 48 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Philip Graham
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Lutheran
    • Net Worth: $11 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Dwayne Johnson

    Phil's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Philip Leslie Graham
    • Father: Ernest R. "Cap" Graham
    • Mother: Florence Graham (née Morris)
    • Brother(s):
      • Bob Graham (half-brother)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Son(s):
      • Donald E. Graham
      • William Welsh Graham (1948-2017)
      • Stephen Meyer Graham
    • Daughter(s):
      • Lally Weymouth

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 03 1963 at age 48
  • Place: Marshall, Virginia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (gunshot)
  • Interment: Buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Washington, District of Colombia, United States

Category Tags:

BusinesspersonPublisher American Born on July 18th Born in 1915 Born in South Dakota Died in 1963 Died at age 48 Died from Suicide

Phil's Notable Roles:

  • The Washington Post

Quotable Quotes:

"Phil Graham was a great American historian and publisher who made a significant contribution to theHistory field. (V)"

"Phil Graham was an amazing person and he will be missed. (V)"

"Phil Graham was a trailblazer and visionary whose impact on journalism and media will continue to be felt for generations to come. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-08-05 00:43:02
Author: Stan
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