Undersea Explorer Jacques Cousteau Dies at 87; Author, Filmmaker Was Pioneer in Bringing Oceanography to the People

The Washington Post | June 26, 1997| | Copyright

Jacques Cousteau, who brought the wonders of the ocean's depths to hundreds of millions of readers, filmgoers and television viewers, died at his home here today at 87. His family said his death was due to a heart attack following a respiratory infection.

Cousteau wrote or co-wrote more than 80 books, produced and starred in nearly 100 films and was the host of a documentary television series, "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau," that was shown in more than 100 countries.

Three of his films received Academy Awards for best documentary and one, "The Silent World," also won the ...

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