Obituary of Phil Graham

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:
- Businessperson
- Publisher

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: Joan Fontaine

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:

Katherine Graham (married 1940-1963, his death)

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:

Businessperson Publisher 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)"

"Phil Graham was a successful businessman and the publisher of The Washington Post, who tragically died at a young age due to mental health struggles. (V)"

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