Obituary of Ted Hughes

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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:
    • 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: James Stewart

    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:

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

Quotable Quotes:

"Ted Hughes lived a life of passion, poetry, and perseverance, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire and impact future generations. (V)"

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