Obituary of Shana Alexander

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Shana Alexander

Shana Alexander (born October 6, 1925 in New York City, New York) was a journalist, writer, and columnist who was best known for becoming first woman staff writer for Life magazine and for her participation in the "Point-Counterpoint" debate segments of the American TV show "60 Minutes". Shana died on June 23, 2005 and her death was because of cancer. She died peacefully at age 79.

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Shana Alexander Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Alexander, Shana
    • Common Name: Shana Alexander
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 06, 1925
    • Age: 79 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1976-2005
    • Religion: Mormonism
    • Net Worth: $1 to $6 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
    • Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

    Shana's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Shana Alexander
    • Father: Milton Ager (born October 6, 1893-died May 6, 1979)
    • Mother: Cecelia Ager (née Rubenstein, born January 23, 1902-died April 2, 1981)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Stephen Alexander Jr. (married September 22, 1951-divorced 1966)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Kathy Alexander (died 1987)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 23 2005 at age 79
  • Place: Hermosa Beach, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park & Mortuary in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

JournalistWriter Columnist American Born on October 6th Born in 1925 Born in New York Died in 2005 Died at age 79 Died from Cancer

Shana's Notable Roles:

  • 60 minutes

Quotable Quotes:

"On truth: Gossip is often...But mostly, gossip is half-true. Between the two poles of whole-truth and half-truth is slung the hammock in which we all rock."

"What troubles me is not that movie stars run for office, but that they find it easy to get elected. It should be difficult. It should be difficult for millionaires, too." (IMDB)

"Shana Alexander's life was full of courage, kindness, and unwavering determination, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations long after her passing. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-05-26 08:43:05
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