Learn the details of who he was Jesse Owens () and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.
Who was Jesse Owens?
James Cleveland Owens better known as Jesse Owens was born on September 12, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama, United States.
His unfortunate death was the March 31, 1980 (45 years ago) in Tucson, Arizona, United States by Lung cancer at 66 years of age.
Jesse Owens was an American athlete who excelled at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, defying the racist beliefs of the time and demonstrating his talent and determination.
Birth
- Full name: James Cleveland Owens
- Sobriquet: Jesse Owens
- Date:
- Place: Oakville, Alabama, United States
- Zodiac sign: Virgo
- Gender: Male
Death
- Date:
- Place: Tucson, Arizona, United States
- Age: 66 years old
- Time since death: 45 years
- Cause: Lung cancer
