Obituary of David Canary

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David Canary

David Canary (born August 25th, 1938 in Elwood, Indiana) was a TV Actor who was best known for several American TV shows including his role as Candy Canaday in the Western drama series "Bonanza". David died on November 16th, 2015 and his death was reportedly because natural causes. He was 77 years old when he died.

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David Canary Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Canary, David
    • Common Name: David Canary
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Elwood, Indiana, United States
    • Birth Date: August 25, 1938
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Dave
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1965-2013
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Big Mac
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
    • Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

    David's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: David Hoyt Canary
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Maureen Maloney (married 1982-2015, his death)
      • Julie M. Anderson (married 1965-divorced 1971)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Canary (with Maloney)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Lisa "Diamond" Canary (with Anderson)
      • Katy Canary (with Maloney)

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 16 2015 at age 77
  • Place: Wilton, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (Unspecified illness)

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on August 25th Born in 1938 Born in Indiana Died in 2015 Died at age 77 Died from Natural causes

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"Dave Canary had a successful career in the entertainment industry for over five decades, earning five Daytime Emmy Awards for his role on "All My Children." Sadly, he passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-09 16:46:40
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