Obituary of William Masters

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William Masters

William Howell Masters (born December 27, 1915 in Cleveland, Ohio) was a physician who was best known for being the lead of the "Masters and Johnson" sexuality research team. William died on February 16, 2001 and his death was because of complications of Parkinson’s disease. He died at age 85.

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William Masters Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Masters, William
    • Common Name: William Masters
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: December 27, 1915
    • Age: 85 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Bill
    • Occupation: Physician
    • Religion: Episcopalian
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $1.4 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nesquik
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

    William's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Howell Masters
    • Father: Francis Wynn Masters
    • Mother: Estabrooks Taylor Masters
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Elizabeth Ellis (married 1942-divorced 1970)
      • Virginia E. Johnson (married 1971-divorced 1993)
      • Geraldine Baker (married 1993-2001, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Howie Masters
    • Daughter(s):
      • Sarah Masters Paul

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 16 2001 at age 85
  • Place: Tucson, Arizona, United States
  • Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease (related complications)

Category Tags:

PhysicianAmerican Born on December 27th Born in 1915 Born in Ohio Died in 2001 Died at age 85 Died from Parkinson's disease

Quotable Quotes:

"William Masters was a pioneer in the field of human sexuality, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking research and knowledge that will continue to influence and inform generations to come. (V)"

"William lived a full and accomplished life, making groundbreaking contributions to the field of human sexuality research before passing away in the neighbors pool. (V)"

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