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Jorge Amado — Age & Birthday

Born: 10 August 1912 · Died: 6 August 2001 · Age at death: 88

How old was Jorge Amado when he died?

Jorge Amado died aged 88. He was born on 10 August 1912 and died on 6 August 2001.

Brazilian modernist author of novels including Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon

Did you know?His literary works have been translated into dozens of languages and adapted into many films and television series.

Jorge Leal Amado de Faria ( ZHOR-zhee; Brazilian Portuguese:; 10 August 1912 – 6 August 2001), known as Jorge Amado, was a Brazilian writer of the modernist school.

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Age at death: 88
Would be: 114
Years since death: 25

Born: August 10, 1912 · Itabuna, Brazil
Died: August 6, 2001
Cause of death: Cardiac arrest
Nationality: Brazilian
Known for: Literature, Politics, Media

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Spouse: Zélia Gattai
Child: Paloma Amado

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