Henry Heimlich was born on February 3, 1920 in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. He is known for his work on The History of Choking (2002), The Heimlich Maneuver: How to Save a Choking Victim: 2nd Edition (1988) and Advances in Medical Education (1997). He has been married to Jane Murray since June 3, 1951. They have four children.