James-McCown-Obituary

James Moore McCown

Mobile, Alabama, New York

02/11/1956 - 12/14/2025

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December 14, 2025
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Mobile, Alabama, New York

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James Moore McCown, 69, a well-known architectural critic, author and photographer, died December 14 in a New York City hospital as a result of bile duct cancer, a rare form of liver cancer affecting one in 42,000 people. Mr. McCown was diagnosed with this terminal disease in August 2024 but...

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I received this news with deep pain. James was my husband´s friend; I met him at our wedding in Colombia. He was the only friend of my husband who attended our wedding. We will always keep that gift in our heart. James was an extraordinary human being. Heaven has gained an angel, and we have lost a good friend. We know you are happy to be with your parents, friend. We send you a big hug. Thank you for loving us. We send our deepest condolences to the family.

I am wishing your family solace. James and I were friends and shared a house and life living in Watertown when he was the PR/Art director of renowned Graham Gund Architecture. We always stayed in touch after he moved. He sent me the first holiday card this season, wishing me the "Best in 2026" with a photograph he took during his Paris trip in 2023... it is close to my heart as he sent it during his final days. I sent him one as well as an email asking his advice for an exhibit project I'm...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

We remember Jim growing up in the neighborhood. Fun memories. We are so sorry for your loss. The Thames and Salmon families.

Genie and Robin, I am sorry for the loss of your brother. Jim was a talented, impressive man. What a well lived life.