Obituary of Virginia Woolf

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.

Please help us remember the life of Virginia Woolf by contributing to her obituary, her family tree, funeral, burial, her birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

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: Margot Robbie

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:

Writer British 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)"

"Virginia Woolf was a highly influential British writer and feminist who struggled with mental illness throughout her life, ultimately leading to her untimely death. (V)"

Is Ms. Virginia Woolf still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.