Obituary of Wallace Stevens

Wallace Stevens

Wallace Stevens (born October 2, 1879 in Reading, Pennsylvania) was a poet who was best known for is notable works on the 1923 poetry collection, “Harmonium, “ the 1934 poem, “The Idea of Order at Key West,” the 1937 poem, “The Man with the Blue Guitar,” the 1950 poetry collection, “The Auroras of Autumn,” and the 1942 poetry collection, “Of Modern Poetry.” Wallce died on August 2, 1955 and his death was due to stomach cancer. He died at age 75.

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Wallace Stevens Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Stevens, Wallace
Common Name: Wallace Stevens
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: October 02, 1879
Age: 75 (at death)
Also Known As: Wally
Occupation: Poet
Active Years: 1914-1955

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $19 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Snickers
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Humphrey Bogart

Wallace's Family Tree

Birth Name: Wallace Stevens
Father: Garrett Barcalow Stevens (1848-1911)
Mother: Margaretha Catharine Zeller (1850-1912)
Spouse/Partner:

Elsie Viola Kachel (married 1909-1955, his death)

Daughter(s):

Holly Stevens (1924-1992)

Death Notice:

Date: August 02 1955 at age 75
Place: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Cause of Death: Stomach cancer
Interment: Buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, Connecticut

Category Tags:

Poet American Born on October 2nd Born in 1879 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 1955 Died at age 75 Died from Stomach cancer

Wallace's Notable Roles:

Harmonium
The Idea of Order at Key West
The Man with the Blue Guitar
The Auroras of Autumn
Of Modern Poetry

Quotable Quotes:

"Wallace Stevens lived a dynamic, passionate life, filled with stunning works of poetry that will continue to inspire and captivate readers for generations to come. Though he may have left this world, his legacy lives on through his art and the influence he had on fellow writers. (V)"

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