Obituary of William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs

William Seward Burroughs (born February 5, 1914 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a writer and a visual artist who was best known for being an instrumental part of the "Beat Generation" and a major postmodern author who famously influenced popular culture and literature. William died on August 2, 1997 and his death was because of a heart attack. He passed on at age 83.

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William S. Burroughs Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Burroughs, William
Common Name: William S. Burroughs
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Birth Date: February 05, 1914
Age: 83 (at death)
Also Known As: William Lee, Willy
Occupations:
- Writer
- Artist

Religion: Scientologist
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Velveeta Cheese
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

William's Family Tree

Birth Name: William Seward Burroughs
Father: Mortimer Perry Burroughs (1885-1965)
Mother: Laura Harmon Lee (1888-1970)
Spouse/Partner:

IIse von Klapper (married 1937-divorced 1946)
Joan Vollmer (married 1946-1951, her death)

Son(s):

William S. Burroughs Jr. (1947-1981)

Death Notice:

Date: August 02 1997 at age 83
Place: Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: Buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri

Category Tags:

Writer Artist American Born on February 5th Born in 1914 Born in Missouri Died in 1997 Died at age 83 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Man is an artifact designed for space travel. He is not designed to remain in his present biologic state any more than a tadpole is designed to remain a tadpole." (IMDB)

" William Burroughs was an old man when he died in the latter half of his life."

"William Burroughs lived a life full of artistic rebellion, unbridled creativity, and uncompromising honesty, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and challenge generations to come. (V)"

"William Burroughs was a prominent American author and counter-cultural figure known for his controversial literary works and experimentation with drugs. He passed away at the age of 83 due to complications related to a heart attack. (V)"

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