Literature · Media · Science · 1949–2011
Christopher Hitchens — Age & Birthday
Born: 13 April 1949 · Died: 15 December 2011 · Age at death: 62
How old was Christopher Hitchens when he died?
Christopher Hitchens died aged 62. He was born on 13 April 1949 and died on 15 December 2011.
British-American journalist, author and prominent critic of religion
Did you know?He was a prolific writer who reportedly could produce a high-quality article in a single sitting while holding a conversation.
Christopher Eric Hitchens (13 April 1949 – 15 December 2011) was a British and American author and journalist. Known as one of the "Four Horsemen" of New Atheism (along with Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett), he gained prominence as a columnist and speaker.
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- Age at death
- 62
- Would be
- 77
- Years since death
- 14
- Born
- April 13, 1949 · Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Died
- December 15, 2011
- Cause of death
- Bronchopneumonia, esophageal cancer
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Literature, Media, Science
Family
- Spouses
- Carol Blue, Eleni Meleagrou
- Child
- Alexander Meleagrou-Hitchens
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