George Orwell Death

– The English author, journalist and essayist George Orwell (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950), author of Nineteen Eighty-Four and Animal Farm, died seventy years ago today at the age of forty-six in a hospital bed in University College Hospital, London where he was being treated for tuberculosis. Orwell was badly injured during his time with a militia, getting shot in the throat and arm. For several weeks, he was unable to speak. Orwell and his wife, Eileen, were indicted on treason... George Orwell (born June 25, 1903, Motihari, Bengal, India—died January 21, 1950, London, England) was an English novelist, essayist, and critic famous for his novels Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-four (1949).

George Orwell (born June 25, 1903, Motihari, Bengal, India—died January 21, 1950, London, England) was an English novelist, essayist, and critic famous for his novels Animal Farm (1945) and Nineteen Eighty-four (1949). Seventy years ago this Tuesday, George Orwell, the author of Nineteen Eighty-Four, died alone in a hospital sanitorium in London. He had struggled for years with pulmonary tuberculosis, and his... LONDON, Jan. 21--George Orwell, noted British novelist, died of tuberculosis in a hospital here today at the age of 46. View Full Article in Timesmachine » By now Orwell's health was deteriorating and he died of tuberculosis on 21 January 1950. Read a concise summary of George Orwell's life and works. Discover what lead him to write his... Orwell died a month later on January 21 1950. He had stipulated a Church of England funeral, which Powell organized for him with Muggeridge’s help, dealing with undertakers and persuading the vicar of Christ Church in Albany Street (the Powells’ parish church, although neither had ever attended) to conduct the service.

LONDON, Jan. 21--George Orwell, noted British novelist, died of tuberculosis in a hospital here today at the age of 46. View Full Article in Timesmachine » By now Orwell's health was deteriorating and he died of tuberculosis on 21 January 1950. Read a concise summary of George Orwell's life and works. Discover what lead him to write his... Orwell died a month later on January 21 1950. He had stipulated a Church of England funeral, which Powell organized for him with Muggeridge’s help, dealing with undertakers and persuading the vicar of Christ Church in Albany Street (the Powells’ parish church, although neither had ever attended) to conduct the service. Just a few months later, George Orwell died of tuberculosis at the age of 46. At his request he was buried in an Anglican ceremony under a simple marker that read only, "Here lies Eric Arthur Blair—Born June 25th 1903—Died January 21st 1950."