J. I. Rodale, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

J. I. Rodale

American playwrighter and writer

Date of Birth: 16-Aug-1898

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 08-Jun-1971

Profession: writer, businessperson, author, publisher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Jerome Irving Rodale (; August 16, 1898 – June 8, 1971) was a publisher, editor, author, playwright, and founder of Rodale, Inc. Rodale was an early advocate of sustainable agriculture and organic farming in the United States.
As an author, his work included several magazines and books, including books featuring different authors, on the subject of health.
He popularized the term "organic" as a term for growing food without pesticides.
Rodale also published works on other topics, including The Synonym Finder. Rodale died after suffering a fatal heart attack while appearing as a guest on a segment of The Dick Cavett Show.
The segment has not been aired.
Rodale was taken to Roosevelt Hospital Center and was pronounced dead on arrival at the age of 72.