Jim Carroll, R.I.P. – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age and Birthday
The autobiographer Jim Carroll passed away at age 60, this age of death has to be considered premature. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Jim Carroll and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
An American author, spoken-word poet and musician, he is best known for his autobiographical work, The Basketball Diaries. He published a second memoir, Forced Entries: The Downtown Diaries 1971-1973, in 1987.
He was born into a working-class, Irish-American family. In 1963, he earned a scholarship to the prestigious Trinity School in New York City.
How did Jim Carroll die?
Jim Carroll's death was caused by heart attack.
| Cause of death | Heart Attack |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 60 years |
| Profession | Autobiographer |
| Birthday | August 1, 1949 |
| Death date | September 11, 2009 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes by Jim Carroll
When I was about 9 years old, man, I realized that the real thing was not only to do what you were doing totally great, but to look totally great while you were doing it.
Jim Carroll
I love kids that come to shows, little kids coming up to you with braces; like, some kid came up to me in a parking lot outside a show in Santa Cruz – he was about 14 or 15 – and he said, ‘Y’know, I love ‘The Basketball Diaries,’ but I hope your next book of poetry isn’t gonna be as academic as ‘Living at the Movies’ was.’
Jim Carroll
I should have stayed an athlete, body well-tuned, cruising around with my accountant in a Porsche, maroon and chrome.
Jim Carroll
It’s easy to get by on a facade of fancy style, but sooner or later, people are going to see through it. I’m trying to be as honest as possible.
Jim Carroll
I need a consistency of my moods if there is to be any consistency in my style. I can’t attempt to write always in the hollow flux of desperation and incipient terror.
Jim Carroll
