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Dr. Seuss

Born: 1904-03-02 - Died: 1991-09-24
Cause of Death:
Cancer


Death Summary: Dr. Seuss died of cancer at the age of 87 in his home in La Jolla, California.

At his request, no funeral was planned and his body was cremated.

Who was Dr. Seuss : Dr. Seuss, whose real name was Theodor Seuss Geisel got his start drawing political cartoons and served in the animation department of the United States Air Force.

Of course, he is known for his time-honored children's books that stood out from the rest thanks to his illustrations, his creation of non-existent words, and positive messages that were laced within the pages.

Some of his popular books include: The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Green Eggs and Ham, The Sneetches and Other Stories, Horton Hears a Who, The Lorax, The Butter Battle Book, Fox in Socks, and many more.

Though childless himself, he touched the lives of many, many children through his books and will continue to so for ages to come.
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31 Signatures in Dr. Seuss's guestbook

  1. lesa marie hauzes Says:

    i love all DR.seuss books and everything here did ……much love 2 him.

  2. Maxine Says:

    Your books are amazing and I hope you enjoy as much happiness wherever you are as the amount you have provided to children around the world.

  3. Patricia Taylor Says:

    Is it true that his wife danced on his funeral hearse?

  4. kristen mccabe Says:

    my kids love his book. i read his books to them ever night. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

  5. DEB Says:

    MY HUSBAND LOU DIED ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008. HIS FAVORITE BOOKS WERE WRITTEN BY DR. SEUSS. HE WOULD DO VOICES FOR THE KIDS. YOU ARE BOTH MISSED.

  6. jamie Says:

    i love you:(

  7. Elle Says:

    Happy Birthday! We miss you and honor what you do! Thank you so much. We love you in our class!

  8. cassidy Says:

    i love dr. seuss i hate books but i love his books his books rock!!! i love scrambled eggs super! that book is aweome!!!s

  9. william ortiz Says:

    much love to dr.seuss he had some pretty funny books rip (dr.seuss)much love to him

  10. Nick Says:

    Happy Birthday! I love THE SNEETCHES.

  11. tracey Says:

    love ur work my fav is the grinch who stole christmas.r.i.p

  12. jenn. Says:

    heyy, nice stories.

  13. Tacarra Says:

    I will always love your books!

  14. Emilyy Says:

    R.I.P Dr Seuss,
    Everyone loved you lots!

  15. Laiken Says:

    i love you!

  16. stacy Says:

    love ur stories u r my fave author

  17. paul Says:

    Hey Dr. seuss you are de bomb. love ya

  18. Allie Says:

    i love all your books!!! i wish u were still here!!!! ur books are great and halarious! my little cousin is learning how to read from your books!!! R.I.P!! WE MISS YOU!!

  19. Victoria Vilegas Says:

    i am a huge fan he is my favorite author. He is awesome

  20. Austin Says:

    Dr.Seuss was my favorite person for years, but now he is in my heart.

  21. Ally Says:

    4ever in our hearts

  22. Pablo Radreges Says:

    dr.seuss did etx thats why is picks are so messed he hated children

  23. Jenna Says:

    I love you Dr. Seuss I have all of your books and I am doing a Biography on you at this very moment :)!

  24. James and Tina Farr Says:

    Dr. Seuss’s books remain a pleasant memory of my childhood. I have always had a fondness for his books and when I see my son read his books, it takes me back in time to my youth…..thank you for being a part of my childhood……

  25. Sally Says:

    Wow, I loved the Dr. Seuss books when I was a kid; they helped me learn how to read.. thanks Dr. Seuss for your help, may you rest in peace.

  26. skylar marie Says:

    rip seuss!!! heyy umm everyone, umm i need help im doing this project i need onfo on him fast!! plz help im 13!!!! and dont want to fail at life/skewl thanks k byee:)

  27. Eva Says:

    Dr.Seuss I’m doing a report on u- u rock!!!!

  28. Alex Says:

    We miss you Dr. Seuss!!!!!!! My fave. book was 1 fich 2 fish red fish blue fish.:)

  29. F. B. Says:

    I just did a huge report on Dr. Seuss, his impact on the world will certainly not be forgotten anytime soon.

  30. Caroline Cicelski Hamilton Says:

    Dear Dr.

    I would gladly eat your hat, gobble your eggs and dance a tap…… on a boat, your head, or bed. I have loved you all my life and wish that I could meet your wife! What talent God gave you, I hope you knew Him so someday I’ll meet you.

  31. haydne Says:

    hi


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