Obituary of Truman Capote

Truman Capote

Truman Capote (born September 30th, 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana) was a Author who was known for writing several classic novels including Breakfast at Tiffany's and the true crime novel In Cold Blood. Truman died on August 25th, 1984 and his unfortunate death was reported as being due to "liver disease complicated by phlebitis and multiple drug intoxication". He was fairly young 59 years old.

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Truman Capote Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Capote, Truman
Common Name: Truman Capote
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Birth Date: September 30, 1924
Age: 59 (at death)
Also Known As: Truman Garcia Capote
Occupation: Author
Active Years: 1942-1984

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

Truman's Family Tree

Birth Name: Truman Streckfus Persons
Father: Archulus Persons (1897-1981)
Mother: Lillie Mae Faulk (1905-1954)
Spouse/Partner:

Jack Dunphy (partnered 1948–1984, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: August 25 1984 at age 59
Place: Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Liver failure
Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Author American Born on September 30th Born in 1924 Born in Louisiana Died in 1984 Died at age 59 Died from Liver failure

Quotable Quotes:

"It's a scientific fact ... For every year a person lives in Hollywood, they lose two points of their IQ." (IMDB)

"It was 1948 and Truman Capote had just published In Cold Blood, a novel about a group of murderers in Kansas. (V)"

"Truman Capote left an indelible mark on literature with his compelling storytelling and his tragic passing has left a void in the literary world. (V)"

"Truman Capote's professional life was marked by his success as a writer and his rise to fame in the literary world, but his life ultimately ended in tragedy. (V)"

Is Mr. Truman Capote still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.