John Thompson
(1941-2020)

John Thompson (cropped) President Reagan with Patrick Ewing and John Thompson posing for cover of Sports Illustrated in the White House map room. 11/12/84 Foto: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum/White House / Public Domain

American basketball player and coach (1941-2020) – John Thompson was born in Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America) on September 2nd, 1941 and died in Arlington County (County in Virginia, United States; part of Washington metropolitan area) on August 30th, 2020 at the age of 78. Today John Thompson would be 82 years old.

Age

how old was John Thompson when he died?

John Thompson died in 2020 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 2nd, 1941 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Washington, D.C. Capital city of the United States of America
Death Date	August 30th, 2020 (Sunday)
Death place	Arlington County County in Virginia, United States; part of Washington metropolitan area
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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John Thompson

Birthday

When was John Thompson born?

John Thompson was born on September 2nd, 1941.

Death

When did John Thompson die?

John Thompson died on August 30th, 2020 at the age of 78 in Arlington County (County in Virginia, United States; part of Washington metropolitan area). Today John Thompson would be 82 years old.