Obituary of Sidney Sheldon

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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:
    • 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:

WriterScreenwriter 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.

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