Obituary of Shelby Foote

Shelby Foote

Shelby Dade Foote Jr. (born November 17, 1916 in Greenville, Mississippi) was a writer and journalist who was best known for his 1958 to 1974 three-volume history books, “The Civil War: A Narrative.” Shelby died on June 27, 2005 and his death was reportedly because of a pulmonary embolism. He died at age 88.

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Shelby Foote Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Foote, Shelby
Common Name: Shelby Foote
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Greenville, Mississippi, United States
Birth Date: November 17, 1916
Age: 88 (at death)
Occupations:
- Writer
- Journalist

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

Shelby's Family Tree

Birth Name: Shelby Dade Foote Jr.
Father: Shelby Dade Foote (1891-1922)
Mother: Lillian Rosenstock (1894-1969)
Spouse/Partner:

Tess Lavery (married 1944-divorced 1946)
Marguerite “Peggy” Desommes (married 1948-divorced 1952)
Gwyn Rainer (married 1956-2005, his death)

Son(s):

Huger Foote

Daughter(s):

Margaret Foote

Death Notice:

Date: June 29 2005 at age 88
Place: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Cause of Death: Pulmonary embolism
Interment: Buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee

Category Tags:

Writer Journalist American Born on November 17th Born in 1916 Born in Mississippi Died in 2005 Died at age 88 Died from Pulmonary embolism

Shelby's Notable Roles:

The Civil War: A Narrative

Quotable Quotes:

"Shelby Foote lived a rich and vibrant life, one that will be forever remembered through his timeless literary works and contributions to American history. (V)"

"Shelby Foote had a successful career as a historian and novelist, gaining recognition for his extensive research and writing on the American Civil War, before passing away due to natural causes. (V)"

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