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Leon Klinghoffer
The last photo of Leon Klinghoffer, taken on the cruise ship Achille Lauro in 1985.
Born(1916-09-24)September 24, 1916
New York City, New York, United States
DiedOctober 8, 1985(1985-10-08) (aged 69)
Achille Lauro
Cause of deathShooting
Resting placeBeth David Memorial Park
Kenilworth, New Jersey, United States
OccupationAppliance manufacturer
SpouseMarilyn Klinghoffer
Children2

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]

  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.

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