Obituary of Richard Avedon

Richard Avedon

Richard Avedon (born May 15, 1923 in New York City, New York) was a photographer who was best known for working for Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and Elle magazines that specializes in capturing movement in pictures of fashion, theater and dance. Richard died on October 1, 2004 and his death was because of complications from a cerebral hemorrhage. He died at age 81.

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Richard Avedon Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Avedon, Richard
Common Name: Richard Avedon
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: May 15, 1923
Age: 81 (at death)
Also Known As: Richie
Occupation: Photographer

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $17 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Orange (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Richard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Richard Avedon
Father: Jacob Israel Avedon (1889-1973)
Mother: Anna Avedon (1889-1996)
Sister(s):

Louise Avedon (1926-1968)

Spouse/Partner:

Doe Avedon (married 1944-divorced 1949)
Evelyn Franklin (married 1951-2004, his death)

Son(s):

John F. Avedon

Death Notice:

Date: October 01 2004 at age 81
Place: San Antonio, Texas, United States
Cause of Death: Cerebral hemorrhage (related complications)

Category Tags:

Photographer American Born on May 15th Born in 1923 Born in New York Died in 2004 Died at age 81 Died from Cerebral hemorrhage

Quotable Quotes:

"Richard Avedon's life and legacy as a photographer continue to inspire and influence artists and photographers worldwide, cementing his status as one of the greatest portrait photographers of all time. (V)"

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