William Clayton Thorne ’67

William Clayton Thorne died Apr. 15, 1996, at NYU Medical Center in NYC.

At Princeton Bill was a member of Cloister Inn and was an enthusiastic participant in the Princeton Glee Club. His thesis explored the works of the Irish playwright, Sean O'Casey. After Princeton, Bill joined the writer's workshop at the U. of Iowa and, following more graduate work in the theater, became associated with the Masterworks Theater in NYC. Later, he was a metal sculptor with the Judith Brown Studio in NYC.

Surviving Bill are his mother, Virginia Clayton Thorne, two brothers, John W. Jr. and Richard T., and his sister, Susan Bell.

Throughout his life Bill stayed in close touch with his senioryear Princeton roommates, Joel Huber, Paul Tunick, Darryl Kaneko, and Charlie Bloom. After being diagnosed with cancer three years ago, he battled succeeding setbacks with grit, good humor, and extraordinary adaptability. Bill will be sorely missed.

The Class of 1967