Edward Gorey Rank
About Edward Gorey
Edward Gorey was a celebrated American writer, illustrator and poet known for his numerous famous illustrated books such as The Gashlycrumb Tinies , The Doubtful Guest and The Headless Bust: A Melancholy Meditation on the False Millennium. In 1969, he published one of his famous poetry collections entitled The Iron Tonic. Throughout his career, he wrote over 100 books and illustrated over 50 works by other authors.
Family Life
He was born to Helen Dunham and Edward Lee Gorey. He never got married nor had any children of his own.
Trivia
When he died, he willed majority of his estate to a charitable trust benefiting animals.
His designs for the Broadway production of Dracula in 1977 won him a Tony Award for Best Costume Design.
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F.A.Q. about Edward Gorey
When is his birthday?
Edward Gorey's birthday is on February 22, 1925.
In how many days is his birthday?
Edward's birthday is in 232 days
How old was Edward when he died?
He was 75 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 15, 2000.
How old would he be today?
Edward Gorey would be 97 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Edward from?
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..