Obituary of William F. Buckley Jr.

William F. Buckley Jr.

William Frank Buckley Jr. (born November 24, 1925 in New York City, New York) was an author and politician who was best known for being the founder of the coderivative periodical "National Review". William died on February 27, 2008 and his death was reportedly because of a heart attack. He had been suffering from emphysema and diabetes. He died at age 82.

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William F. Buckley Jr. Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Buckley Jr., William F.
Common Name: William F. Buckley Jr.
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: November 24, 1925
Age: 82 (at death)
Also Known As: William Buckley, Will, Bucky,
Occupations:
- Author
- Politician

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Chartreuse (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

William F.'s Family Tree

Birth Name: William Frank Buckley Jr.
Father: William F. Buckley Sr.
Mother: Aloise Josephine Antonia (née Steiner)
Spouse/Partner:

Patricia Buckley (married 1950-2007, her death)

Son(s):

Christopher Buckley (born September 28, 1952)

Death Notice:

Date: February 27 2008 at age 82
Place: Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Cause of Death: Heart Attack (complications of emphysema and diabetes)
Interment: Buried at the Saint Bernard Cemetery in Sharon, Connecticut, United States