Obituary of Shira Piven

Shira Piven

Shira Piven (born January 1st, 1968 in Washington, California) was a Film Director who was best known for directing the movie "Welcome to Me" as well as being the spouse of Adam McKay. Shira died on November 14th, 2025 (TBV) and her sudden death was possibly because of an accident in a train tunnel.

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Shira Piven Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Piven, Shira
Common Name: Shira Piven
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: October 08, 1961
Age: 64
Occupations:
- Film Director
- Stage Director
Active Years: 1992-Present

Religion: Jewish
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Subway Sandwiches
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

Shira's Family Tree

Father: Bernard "Byrne" Piven (September 24, 1929-February 18, 2002)
Mother: Joyce Piven (born February 21, 1930)
Brother(s):

Jeremy Piven (born July 26, 1965)

Spouse/Partner:

Adam McKay (married 1999-present)

Daughter(s):

Lili Rose McKay
Pearl McKay

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Director Stage Director American Born on October 8th Born in 1961 Born in Illinois

Quotable Quotes:

"She was an America original, a "Thick as Thieves" actress who could action and funny as well. Her death was so sad, we feel for her family during this difficult time (V)"

"Shira Piven led a life full of creative passion and dedication, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire others even after her passing into an early death. (V)"

Is Ms. Shira Piven still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.