Obituary of Truman Capote

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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:

AuthorAmerican 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)"

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