Obituary of Stephen E. Ambrose

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Stephen E. Ambrose

Stephen E. Ambrose (born January 10, 1936 in Decatur, Illinois) was an author who was best known for for his biographies of U.S. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. He also wrote books about World War II. Stephen died on October 13, 2002 and his death was because of lung cancer. He died rather soon at age 66.

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Stephen E. Ambrose Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ambrose, Stephen
    • Common Name: Stephen E. Ambrose
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Decatur, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: January 10, 1936
    • Age: 66 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Steve, Steven
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $42 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Black
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

    Stephen's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Stephen Edward Ambrose
    • Father: Stephen Hedges Ambrose (1906-1981)
    • Mother: Rosepha Trippe Ambrose (1910-1972)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Judith Dorlester (married 1957-1965, his death)
      • Moira Buckley (married 1967-2002, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Hugh Ambrose (1966-2015)
      • Barry Ambrose
      • Andy Ambrose
    • Daughter(s):
      • Stephenie Ambrose
      • Grace Ambrose

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 13 2002 at age 66
  • Place: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer

Category Tags:

AuthorHumorist American Born on January 10th Born in 1936 Born in Illinois Died in 2002 Died at age 66 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"[Dwight D. Eisenhower] is my choice as the American of the 20th century. Of all the men I've studied and written about, he is the brightest and the best." (IMDB)

"Stephen Ambrose was a historical titan whose passion for storytelling and dedication to preserving the stories of World War II soldiers will continue to inspire and educate future generations. (V)"

"Stephen Ambrose was a renowned historian and author, whose extensive research and compelling storytelling brought history to life for readers around the world, until he died. (V)"

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