Edward Gorey
(1925-2000)

American writer, artist, and illustrator (1925-2000) – Edward Gorey was born in Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on February 22nd, 1925 and died in Hyannis (Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States) on April 15th, 2000 at the age of 75. Today Edward Gorey would be 99 years old.

Age

how old was Edward Gorey when he died?

Edward Gorey died in 2000 at the age of 75.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 22nd, 1925 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Chicago City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Death Date	April 15th, 2000 (Saturday)
Death place	Hyannis Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Edward Gorey

Birthday

When was Edward Gorey born?

Edward Gorey was born on February 22nd, 1925.

Death

When did Edward Gorey die?

Edward Gorey died on April 15th, 2000 at the age of 75 in Hyannis (Village in town of Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States). Today Edward Gorey would be 99 years old.