Gene Markey
(1895-1980)

American writer and producer – Gene Markey was born in Jackson (City in Jackson County, Michigan, United States) on December 11th, 1895 and died in Miami Beach (City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States) on May 1st, 1980 at the age of 84. Today Gene Markey would be 128 years old.

Age

how old was Gene Markey when he died?

Gene Markey died in 1980 at the age of 84.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 11th, 1895 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Jackson City in Jackson County, Michigan, United States
Death Date	May 1st, 1980 (Thursday)
Death place	Miami Beach City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Gene Markey

Birthday

When was Gene Markey born?

Gene Markey was born on December 11th, 1895.

Death

When did Gene Markey die?

Gene Markey died on May 1st, 1980 at the age of 84 in Miami Beach (City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States). Today Gene Markey would be 128 years old.