Memorial Page for Richard Avedon
American photographer
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May 15th, 2026
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Richard Avedon (* May 15, 1923 in New York City; † October 1, 2004 in San Antonio) was an american photographer. He was 81 years old. He was married to Doe Avedon and Evelyn Franklin. His education included Columbia University, DeWitt Clinton High School, The New School for Social Research and PS 6. He received 5 awards, including Hasselblad Award, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage.
Life Events
6 EventsBorn in New York City, New York
1923Married Doe Avedon
1944until 1949
CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award
1988Hasselblad Award
1991prix Nadar Gens d'images
1994Died in San Antonio, Bexar County (cerebral hemorrhage)
2004Obituary
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- Evelyn Frank
- Doe Avedon
Richard Avedon. Forever remembered.