WWII sailor in famous kissing photo dies 86

Glenn Edward McDuffie (May 31, 1927 – March 14, 2014) was an American retired World War II soldier. He was known for being the subject of Alfred Eisenstaedt’s photograph V-J Day in Times Square. He was kissing nurse Edith Shain because World War II ended.

McDuffie was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Glenn Edward McDuffie cause of death

Glenn McDuffie died on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas from a heart attack.  He was 86 years old at the time of his death.

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