Gretta Chambers
(1927-2017)

Canadian journalist – Gretta Chambers was born in Montreal (Largest city in Quebec, Canada) on January 15th, 1927 and died in Montreal (Largest city in Quebec, Canada) on September 9th, 2017 at the age of 90. Today Gretta Chambers would be 97 years old.

Age

how old was Gretta Chambers when he died?

Gretta Chambers died in 2017 at the age of 90.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 15th, 1927 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Montreal Largest city in Quebec, Canada
Death Date	September 9th, 2017 (Saturday)
Death place	Montreal Largest city in Quebec, Canada
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Gretta Chambers

Birthday

When was Gretta Chambers born?

Gretta Chambers was born on January 15th, 1927.

Death

When did Gretta Chambers die?

Gretta Chambers died on September 9th, 2017 at the age of 90 in Montreal (Largest city in Quebec, Canada). Today Gretta Chambers would be 97 years old.