Obituary of Wes Craven

Wes Craven

Wes Craven (born August 2nd, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio) was a Film Director who was best known for making an assortment of horror movies. Wes died on August 30th, 2015 and his death was due to a brain tumor at his home. He was 76 years old when he passed away.

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Wes Craven Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Craven, Wes
Common Name: Wes Craven
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Birth Date: August 02, 1939
Age: 76 (at death)
Also Known As: Abe Snake, Guru of Gore ,Master of Horror, Sultan of Shock
Occupations:
- Film Director
- Screenwriter

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Newman's Own Dressing
Favorite Color: Gold (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Wes's Family Tree

Birth Name: Wesley Earl Craven
Father: Paul Eugene Craven
Mother: Caroline Craven (née Miller)
Spouse/Partner:

Bonnie Broecker (married 1964-divorced 1969)
Mimi Craven (married 1984-divorced 1987)
Iya Labunka (married 2004-2015, his death)

Son(s):

Jonathan Craven (born March 20, 1965)

Daughter(s):

Jessica Craven (born 1968)

Death Notice:

Date: August 30 2015 at age 76
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Brain tumor

Category Tags:

Film Director Screenwriter American Born on August 2nd Born in 1939 Born in Ohio Died in 2015 Died at age 76 Died from Brain tumor

Quotable Quotes:

"Wes Craven was a visionary filmmaker whose imagination and talent brought the world some of the most iconic and chilling horror films, leaving an unforgettable impact on cinema. (V)"

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