Obituary of Robert Ludlum

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Robert Ludlum

Robert Ludlum (born May 25, 1927 in New York City, New York) was an author and novelist who was best known for being the creator of the fictional character, Jason Bourne from the "The Bourne Trilogy". He famously wrote 27 novels. Robert died on March 12, 2001 and his death was reportedly because of a heart attack. He died at age 73.

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Robert Ludlum Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ludlum, Robert
    • Common Name: Robert Ludlum
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: May 25, 1927
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Bob, Rob
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Jif Peanut Butter
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

    Robert's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert Ludlum
    • Father: George Hartford Ludlum (1883-?)
    • Mother: Margaret Ludlum (née Wadsworth)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Karen Dunn (married 7 March 1997-12 March 2001, his death)
      • Mary Patricia Ryducha (married 31 March 1951-11 November 1996, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 12 2001 at age 73
  • Place: Naples, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack

Category Tags:

AuthorNovelist American Born on May 25th Born in 1927 Born in New York Died in 2001 Died at age 73 Died from Heart attack

Robert's Notable Roles:

  • Jason Bourne

Quotable Quotes:

"Robert Ludlum's legacy continues to live on, as his thrilling plots and complex characters enrapture readers worldwide, making him one of the most celebrated and influential authors of all time. (V)"

"Robert Ludlum led a successful career as a writer, with his thrillers inspiring countless movies and TV adaptations, until his unfortunate passing. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-12 00:43:04
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