Morrie Schwartz

Quick Facts

Full Name	Morrie Schwartz
Date Of Birth	Dec 20, 1916(1916-12-20)
Age	108
Date Of Death	1995-11-04
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Morrie Schwartz Biography

Morrie Schwartz is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on December 20, 1916 in New York, United States. American author of Letting Go. Morrie’s Reflections On Living While Dying. He was also featured in Tuesdays with Morrie (a book-turned-film).

On Nightline, He was interviewed by Ted Koppel on the popular television program, Nightline. interviewed him.

With Charlotte Schwartz, he had two sons, Rob, and Jon.

Morrie Schwartz Net Worth

Morrie Schwartz is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Morrie Schwartz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He graduated from City College, New York. He published numerous scholarly works on sociological and psychological topics.

For thirty years, he taught sociology at Brandeis University.

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Who is Morrie Schwartz Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Morrie Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Morrie Schwartz celebrates birthday on December 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Morrie Schwartz

1. Morrie Schwartz was an American sociologist and author.
2. He was diagnosed with ALS in 1994.
3. Schwartz’s life and teachings were chronicled in the book “Tuesdays with Morrie.”
4. The book has sold over 14 million copies worldwide.
5. Schwartz’s philosophy emphasized love, forgiveness, and acceptance.
6. He taught at Brandeis University for over 20 years.
7. Schwartz passed away on November 4, 1995.
8. His legacy continues to inspire people around the world.
9. The ALS Association has raised over $100 million in his honor.
10. A documentary film about his life titled “Morrie: In His Own Words” was released in 2019.

How long did Morrie Schwartz live with ALS before he died?

Schwartz was a 78-year-old sociology professor at Brandeis University when he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He died in November of 1995, less than two years after contracting the disease.

Is Tuesdays with Morrie a real life story?

It tells the true story of Mitch Albom, a journalist who was very close to his college professor, Morrie Schwartz.

What is Morrie's approach to dying?

Morrie accepts death as it is and that is shouldn’t be something people should dread, but should embrace. He feels that society frowns upon it and acts as if it doesn’t exist.

Is Morrie Schwartz still alive?

November 4, 1995

What celebrities have suffered from ALS?

• Baseball great Lou Gehrig.
• Theoretical physicist.
• Cosmologist and author Stephen Hawking.
• Hall of Fame pitcher Jim “Catfish” Hunter.
• U.S. Senator Jacob Javits.
• Actor David Niven.
• “SpongeBob SquarePants” creator Stephen Hillenburg.
• “Sesame Street” creator Jon Stone.