Obituary of T. S. Eliot

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 (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

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