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George Plimpton
American writer (1927–2003)
For his grandfather, the publisher and philanthropist, see George Arthur Plimpton.
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Born | George Ames Plimpton (1927-03-18)March 18, 1927 New York City, U.S. |
Died | September 25, 2003(2003-09-25) (aged 76) New York City, U.S. |
Education | Harvard University (BA) King's College, Cambridge (BA) |
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Spouses | Freddy Medora Espy (m. 1968; div. 1988)Sarah Whitehead Dudley (m. 1991) |
Children | 4 |
George Ames Plimpton (March 18, 1927 – September 25, 2003) was an American writer.
He is known for his sports writing and for helping to found The Paris Review, as well as his patrician demeanor and accent. He was known for "participatory journalism," including accounts of his active involvement in professional spo