Obituary of Virginia Woolf

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Virginia Woolf

Adeline Virginia Woolf (born January 25, 1882 in Kensington, London) was a writer who was best known for being considered one of the most important modernist 20th-century authors. Virginia died on March 28, 1941 and her death was reportedly because of suicide by drowning. She died quite soon at age 59. Her body wasn’t found until April 18, 1941.

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Virginia Woolf Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Woolf, Virginia
    • Common Name: Virginia Woolf
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Kensington, London, England
    • Birth Date: January 25, 1882
    • Age: 59 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Adeline Stephen
    • Occupation: Writer
    • Religion: Agnostic
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

    Virginia's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Adeline Virginia Stephen
    • Father: Leslie Stephen (born November 28, 1832-died February 22, 1904)
    • Mother: Julia Stephen (1846-1895)
    • Brother(s):
      • Gerald Duckworth (born October 29, 1870-died September 28, 1937)
      • George Herbert Duckworth (1868-1934)
      • Thoby Stephen (born September 9, 1880-died November 20, 1906)
      • Adrian Stephen (born October 27, 1883-died May 3, 1948)
    • Sister(s):
      • Vanessa Bell (born May 30, 1879-died April 7, 1961)
      • Stella Duckworth (1869-1897)
      • Laura Makepeace Stephen
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Leonard Woolf (married 1912-1941, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 28 1941 at age 59
  • Place: Lewes, United Kingdom
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (by drowning)
  • Interment: Cremated and buried at Monk’s House in Rodmell, Sussex

Category Tags:

WriterBritish Born on January 25th Born in 1882 Died in 1941 Died at age 59 Died from Suicide

Virginia's Notable Roles:

  • Mrs Dalloway (1925)

Quotable Quotes:

"Am I a snob? First the question must be answered: What is a snob?" (IMDB)

"Virginia Woolf's illuminating writing and revolutionary thoughts continue to shape and inspire readers long after her untimely passing. (V)"

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