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John L. Esposito(1940-2026)

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John L. Esposito was born on 19 May 1940 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for Muhammad: The Last Prophet (2002), Beyond Our Differences (2009) and A Message from the East (2009). He was married to Jeanette. He died on 15 July 2026 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA.
BornMay 19, 1940
DiedJuly 15, 2026(86)
BornMay 19, 1940
DiedJuly 15, 2026(86)
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Known for

Muhammad: The Last Prophet (2002)
Muhammad: The Last Prophet
7.5
  • Additional Crew(as Dr. John L. Esposito)
  • 2002
Beyond Our Differences (2009)
Beyond Our Differences
7.7
  • Self
  • 2009
A Message from the East (2009)
A Message from the East
8.7
  • Self
  • 2009
Khaled Abou El Fadl in I'd Rather Be Dead Than Silent (2026)
I'd Rather Be Dead Than Silent
  • Self
  • 2026

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  • Muhammad: The Last Prophet (2002)
    Muhammad: The Last Prophet
    7.5
    • consultant (as Dr. John L. Esposito)
    • 2002

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Dr. John L. Esposito
  • Born
    • May 19, 1940
    • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • July 15, 2026
    • Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA(complications from heart surgery)
  • Spouse
    • Jeanette1965 - July 15, 2026 (his death)

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