Obituary of Sidney Sheldon

Sidney Sheldon

Sidney Sheldon (born February 11, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois) was a writer who was best known for writing the successful 1947 comedy drama film, “The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer” and for creating the 1960’s sitcom, “The Patty Duke Show.” Sidney died on January 30, 2007 and his death was because of pneumonia. He died at age 89 just twelve days before his 90th birthday.

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Sidney Sheldon Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Sheldon, Sidney
Common Name: Sidney Sheldon
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: February 11, 1917
Age: 89 (at death)
Also Known As: Sid
Occupations:
- Writer
- Screenwriter

Net Worth: $3 billion
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Fuchsia
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

Sidney's Family Tree

Birth Name: Sidney Sheldon
Father: Ascher “Otto” Schechtel (1894-1967)
Mother: Natalie "Nat" Marcus (1897-1983)
Spouse/Partner:

Jane Kaufman Harding (married 31 December 1945-divorced 1946)
Jorja Curtright (married 1951-1985, her death)
Alexandra Joyce Kostoff (married 1989-2007, his death)

Daughter(s):

Mary Sheldon

Death Notice:

Date: January 30 2007 at age 89
Place: Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Interment: Cremated and ashes interred in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery

Category Tags:

Writer Screenwriter American Born on February 11th Born in 1917 Born in Illinois Died in 2007 Died at age 89 Died from Pneumonia

Sidney's Notable Roles:

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
The Patty Duke Show

Quotable Quotes:

"A really short acting career and that's all I ever made of myself."

"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air."

"Sidney Sheldon was a literary genius whose legendary career will always be remembered and cherished by his fans around the world. (V)"

"Sidney Sheldon was a successful American author and playwright, having won an Academy Award for his screenplay writing and creating popular television shows, until his passing at an old age. (V)"

Is Mr. Sidney Sheldon still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.