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Theodore Roosevelt

10/27/1858 - 1/6/1919
Scorpio

Last Words

"Not Recorded"

Death & Legacy

Dylan Thomas, the Welsh poet whose work was recognized for its lyrical quality and innovative form, died in New York City on November 9, 1953, at the age of 39. His death was attributed to pneumonia, swelling of the brain and a fatty liver, due to his heavy drinking. Despite his short life and personal issues, Thomas left a significant literary legacy, including his famous poem "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night".

Read full obituary from The New York Times

Details

Cause of Death
Coronary embolism (blood clot in the heart)
Age at Death
60 years
Funeral Location
Oyster Bay, New York, United States
Final Resting Place
Youngs Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bay, New York, U.S.