Obituary of Mark Spitz

Mark Spitz

Mark Spitz (born February 10th, 1950 in Modesto, California) is an Olympian who was best known for being a competitive swimmer wining nine Olympic medals. Mark died May 8th, 2024 (TBV) and his death was because of water in his ear. He was 74 years old.

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Mark Spitz Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Spitz, Mark
Common Name: Mark Spitz
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Modesto, California, United States
Birth Date: February 10, 1950
Age: 74
Occupation: Olympian

Religion: Jewish
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Subway Sandwiches
Favorite Color: Fuchsia (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Mark's Family Tree

Birth Name: Mark Andrew Spitz
Father: Arnold Spitz
Mother: Lenore Sylvia Spitz (née Smith)
Brother(s):

Spouse/Partner:

Suzy Weiner (married May 6, 1973-present)

Son(s):

Matthew Spitz (born October 1981)
Justin Spitz (born September 1991)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Olympian American Born on February 10th Born in 1950 Born in California

Quotable Quotes:

"I was reading the dictionary. I thought it was a poem about everything."

"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."

"I think what made me great, was that I was a great racer, not because I was a great swimmer." (IMDB)

"Mickey Mouse popped out of my mind onto a drawing pad 20 years ago on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood at a time when business fortunes of my brother Roy and myself were at lowest ebb and disaster seemed right around the corner."

"Mark Spitz, the symmetrical Olympic gold medalist and global television star, died of a heart attack at the age of 50. (V)"

"Mark Spitz's life was tragically cut short at the age of 43. He was an amazing racer and politician, and will be deeply missed. (V)"

Is Mr. Mark Spitz still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.