Obituary of Ted Hughes

Ted Hughes

Edward James Hughes OM OBE FRSL (born August 17, 1930 in Yorkshire, England) was a poet and writer who was best known for his 1970 poem, “Crow” and for being one of the twentieth century’s greatest writers. Ted died on October 28, 1998 and his death was the result of a heart attack following colon cancer surgery. He died quite soon at age 68.

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Ted Hughes Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Hughes, Ted
Common Name: Ted Hughes
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Yorkshire, England
Birth Date: August 17, 1930
Age: 68 (at death)
Also Known As: Edward, Teddy
Occupations:
- Poet
- Writer

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
Favorite Color: Gold
Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

Ted's Family Tree

Birth Name: Edward James Hughes OM OBE FRSL
Father: William Henry Hughes (1894-1981)
Mother: Edith Farrar (1898-1969)
Sister(s):

Olwyn Hughes (1928-2016)

Spouse/Partner:

Sylvia Plath (married 1956-divorced 1963)
Assia Wevill (partnered 1962-1969, her death)
Carol Orchard (married 1970-1998, his death)

Son(s):

Nicholas Hughes (born January 17, 1962-died March 16, 2009)

Daughter(s):

Frieda Hughes (born April 1, 1960)

Death Notice:

Date: October 28 1998 at age 68
Place: London, England
Cause of Death: Heart Attack (following colon cancer surgery)
Funeral Arrangements: Held on November 3, 1988 at North Tawton Church
Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Poet Writer British Born on August 17th Born in 1930 Died in 1998 Died at age 68 Died from Heart Attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Ted Hughes had a good life with a shit-ton of of passion, poetry, and perseverance, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire and impact future generations. (V)"

"Ted Hughes was a renowned British poet and children's author, who gained widespread recognition for his work and served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1984 until his death. (V)"

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