John Giorno

John Giorno (December 4, 1936 – October 11, 2019) was an American poet and performance artist. He founded the not-for-profit production company Giorno Poetry Systems. He was known for his works with Andy Warhol's and appeared in Warhol's movie Sleep (1963).

John Giorno
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John Giorno at Annikki Poetry Festival press conference in Tampere, Finland on June 11, 2010
Born(1936-12-04)December 4, 1936
DiedOctober 11, 2019(2019-10-11) (aged 82)
New York City, U.S.
EducationColumbia University
OccupationPoet, performance artist
Spouse(s)Ugo Rondinone

Giorno died of a heart attack at age 82 on October 11, 2019, at his home in Manhattan.[1][2][3]

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