Obituary of Shana Alexander

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: Cary Grant

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:

Journalist Writer 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)"

"Shana Alexander was a highly accomplished journalist and writer, best known for her work at Newsweek and as the first female panelist on the television show 60 Minutes. She passed away after battling a long-term illness. (V)"

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