Obituary of Steve Ditko

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Steve Ditko

Stephen Ditko (born November 2nd, 1927 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania) was an Cartoonist who was best known for writing many comic books while working for Marvel Comics. Stephen died on June 29th, 2018 and his death was basically because of old age. He was 90 years old.

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Steve Ditko Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ditko, Stephen
    • Common Name: Steve Ditko
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: November 02, 1927
    • Age: 90 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Libby's Brown Beans
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

    Stephen's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Stephen John Ditko
    • Father: Stephen Ditko
    • Mother: Anna Ditko
    • Brother(s):
      • Patrick Ditko
    • Sister(s):
      • Anna Marie Ditko
      • Elizabeth Ditko
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 29 2018 at age 90
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack (Myocardial infarction)

Category Tags:

CartoonistAuthor American Born on November 2nd Born in 1927 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2018 Died at age 90 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding."

"Slump? I ain't in no slump. I just ain't hitting."

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."

"Stephen Ditko's life and death were unknown. Some say he died of a heart attack, while others say he was killed in a car accident. (V)"

"The legacy of Stephen Ditko will forever live on, as his iconic creations and unique art style continue to inspire and captivate generations of comic book fans around the world. (V)"

"Stephen Ditko was a prolific comic book artist and writer, known for co-creating iconic characters such as Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, until his passing in 2018. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-28 08:43:08
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