Obituary of Rachel Carson

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Rachel Carson

Rachel Louise Carson (born May 27, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania) was an academic and writer who was best known for her 1962 book, “Silent Spring,” and other writings that advanced the global environmental movement. Rachel died on April 14, 1964 and her sudden death was because of a heart attack. She died quite young at just 56.

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Rachel Carson Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Carson, Rachel
    • Common Name: Rachel Carson
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Spring Dale, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: May 27, 1907
    • Age: 56 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Presbyterian
    • Net Worth: $500 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Subway Sandwiches
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Armani Code
    • Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

    Rachel's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Rachel Louise Carson
    • Father: Robert Warden Carson
    • Mother: Maria Frazier (née McLean)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?
    • Son(s):
      • Roger Christie

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 14 1964 at age 56
  • Place: Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Interment: Cremated and buried at Parklawn Memorial Gardens, Rockville, Maryland, United States

Category Tags:

AcademicWriter American Born on May 27th Born in 1907 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 1964 Died at age 56 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Rachel Carson's passion for nature and unwavering dedication to environmental conservation continue to inspire generations long after her passing. (V)"

"Throughout her professional life, Rachel Carson was a renowned marine biologist and nature writer, who is best known for her groundbreaking book "Silent Spring," which sparked the environmental movement. Unfortunately, she passed away at a relatively young age due to complications from breast cancer. (V)"

Is Ms. Rachel Carson still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-16 08:43:04
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