Obituary of Shirley Jackson

Shirley Jackson

Shirley Hardie Jackson (born December 14, 1916 in San Francisco, California) was a writer and novelist who was best known for her works in the horror and mystery genre, and also for her most notable 1948 short story, “The Lottery." Shirley died on August 8, 1965 and her death was reportedly because of a heart attack due to arteriosclerosis. She died young at age 48.

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Shirley Jackson Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Jackson, Shirley
Common Name: Shirley Jackson
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, United States
Birth Date: December 14, 1916
Age: 48 (at death)
Also Known As: Shurely
Occupations:
- Writer
- Novelist
Active Years: 1943-1965

Net Worth: $1.07 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Fritos Chips
Favorite Color: Sky Blue
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: James Stewart

Shirley's Family Tree

Birth Name: Shirley Hardie Jackson
Father: Leslie Jackson
Mother: Geraldine Jackson (née Bugby)
Spouse/Partner:

Stanley Edgar Hyman (married 1940-1965, her death)

Son(s):

Laurence Jackson Hyman
Barry Man

Daughter(s):

Sarah Hyman Dewitt
Joanne Hyman

Death Notice:

Date: August 08 1965 at age 48
Place: North Bennington, Vermont, United States
Cause of Death: Heart Attack (due to arteriosclerosis)
Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Writer Novelist American Born on December 14th Born in 1916 Born in California Died in 1965 Died at age 48 Died from Heart Attack

Shirley's Notable Roles:

The Lottery

Quotable Quotes:

"Shirley Jackson's legacy continues to inspire and enchant readers, long after her passing. (V)"

"Shirley Jackson was a renowned author and one of the foremost horror writers of her time, whose chilling tales continue to captivate readers around the world. Unfortunately, her short but prolific professional life was cut short due to an untimely death at the age of 48. (V)"

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