Obituary of Timothy Leary

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Timothy Leary

Timothy Francis Leary (born October 22, 1920 in Springfield, Massachusetts) was a physician and author who was best known for being an advocate for psychedelic drugs and was remembered as “a hero of American consciousness.” Timothy died on May 31, 1996 and his death was reportedly because of prostate cancer. He died at age 75.

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Timothy Leary Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Leary, Timothy
    • Common Name: Timothy Leary
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
    • Birth Date: October 22, 1920
    • Age: 75 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Timothy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Timothy Francis Leary
    • Father: Timothy “Tote” Leary
    • Mother: Abigail Ferris
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marianne Busch (married 1945-1955, her death)
      • Mary Cioppa (married 1956-divorced 1957)
      • Nena von Schlebrügge (married 1964-divorced 1965)
      • Rosemary Woodruff (married 1967-divorced 1976)
      • Joanna Harcourt-Smith (married 1972-divorced 1977)
      • Barbara Chase (married 1978-divorced 1992)
    • Son(s):
      • Jack Leary (with Marianne)
      • Marlon Gobel (with Joanna)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Susan Leary (1947-1990) (with Marianna)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 31 1996 at age 75
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Prostate cancer
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes given to his friends and family

Category Tags:

PhysicianAuthor American Born on October 22nd Born in 1920 Born in Massachusetts Died in 1996 Died at age 75 Died from Prostate cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Tune in, turn on, drop out [trademark phrase that became a '60s counterculture catchphrase]" (IMDB)

"Timothy Leary lived a life full of exploration, questioning societal norms and promoting the power of consciousness until his passing. (V)"

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