Leon Klinghoffer | |
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 The last photo of Leon Klinghoffer, taken on the cruise ship Achille Lauro in 1985. | |
| Born | September 24, 1916 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | October 8, 1985 (aged 69) |
| Cause of death | Shooting |
| Resting place | Beth David Memorial Park Kenilworth, New Jersey, United States |
| Occupation | Appliance manufacturer |
| Spouse | Marilyn Klinghoffer |
| Children | 2 |
Leon Klinghoffer (September 24, 1916 – October 8, 1985) was an American man who was shot, killed and thrown overboard from the cruise ship Achille Lauro by members of the Palestinian Liberation Front who hijacked the ship in 1985.[1]
- ^ Berman, Daphna. "Klinghoffer daughters recall personal tragedy at commemoration of terror victims outside Israel". Haaretz. Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2018-09-13.