Obituary of T. S. Eliot

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T. S. Eliot

Thomas Stearns Eliot OM (born September 26, 1888 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a poet, writer, and playwright who was best known for being considered one of the 20th century’s major poets and for his work on the 1925 poem, “The Hollow Men.” T. S. died on January 4, 1965 and his death was because emphysema. He died at age 76.

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T. S. Eliot Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Eliot, Thomas
    • Common Name: T. S. Eliot
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
    • Birth Date: September 26, 1888
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1905-1965
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $104 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Newman's Own Dressing
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt

    Thomas's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Thomas Stearns Eliot OM
    • Father: Henry Wade Eliot (born November 25, 1843-died January 7, 1919)
    • Mother: Charlotte Champe Stearns (born October 22, 1843-died September 10, 1929)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Vivienne Haigh-Wood Eliot (married 1915-divorced 1932)
      • Valerie Eliot (married 1957-1965, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 04 1965 at age 76
  • Place: London, England
  • Cause of Death: Emphysema
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes buried at St. Michael and All Angels’ Church in East Coker, Somerset

Category Tags:

PoetWriter Playwright American Born on September 26th Born in 1888 Born in Missouri Died in 1965 Died at age 76 Died from Emphysema

Thomas's Notable Roles:

  • The Hollow Men

Quotable Quotes:

"Thomas Eliot's legacy continues to inspire future writers and thinkers, his profound insights into the human condition and masterful literary works will be remembered for generations to come. (V)"

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