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Susan Sontag — Age & Birthday
Born: 16 January 1933 · Died: 28 December 2004 · Age at death: 71
How old was Susan Sontag when she died?
Susan Sontag died aged 71. She was born on 16 January 1933 and died on 28 December 2004.
American critic and author known for her essays on culture
Did you know?She was a keen supporter of the arts and once directed a play in Sarajevo while the city was under siege.
Susan Lee Sontag (January 16, 1933 – December 28, 2004) was an American writer and critic. She primarily wrote essays, but also published novels; she published her first major work, the essay "Notes on 'Camp' ", in 1964.
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- Age at death
- 71
- Would be
- 93
- Years since death
- 21
- Born
- January 16, 1933 · New York City, United States
- Died
- December 28, 2004
- Cause of death
- Leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Literature, Film, Activism
Family
- Spouse
- Philip Rieff
- Child
- David Rieff
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- Born on January 16Born on January 16 too? You share your birthday with Susan Sontag, Fulgencio Batista, Aaliyah and 25 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on December 28Susan Sontag is remembered every December 28, along with 20 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Susan Sontag was bornA newspaper front page for 16 January 1933, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todaySusan Sontag would be 93 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversarySusan Sontag's 94th birthday is in 82 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!94th
- Death anniversaryThe 22nd anniversary of Susan Sontag's death is in 63 days. A moment to remember their legacy.22nd
- Capricorn zodiac signCapricorn people are known for being ambitious, disciplined and patient. Are you a Capricorn like Susan Sontag? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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