John-Ashbery-Obituary

John Ashbery

Jul 28, 1927 – Sep 3, 2017 (Age 90)

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BORN
July 28, 1927
DIED
September 3, 2017
AGE
90

Obituary

John Ashbery, an enigmatic giant of modern poetry whose energy, daring and boundless command of language raised American verse to brilliant and baffling heights, died early Sunday at age 90, according to the Associated Press. For full coverage and obituary from Legacy.com, click here.

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He will be much missed.
Beautiful poet.
Beautiful man.

November 2017

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family for their loss. May you find comfort and help in God during this time of sorrow.

God rest his soul in Heaven.

My deepest sympathy also, John was really unique
in what a poet does with words.
Steve Sam.

It was with a real sense of loss that I heard the news of John's passing. My very deepest condolences to David. Assisting John and David with John's publishing agreements and literary matters, and finally meeting them in person at a party one winter (both so attractive and great company), was a highlight of working at the office of his literary agent in the nineties. With thoughts and love, Lourdes López

My deep condolences to the Ashbery family at this difficult time.




John was unique. Also a wise teacher and caring, generous friend.



Elizabeth Brunoski, NYC

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

I am so sorry for your loss. May you have Kindness and Peace from God our Father and the lord Jesus Christ. 2cor; 1:2