Obituary of Denver Pyle

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Denver Pyle

Denver Dell Pyle (born May 11, 1920 in Bethune, Colorado) was a film actor, TV actor, and film director who was best known for having a number of TV roles from the 1960s through the 1980s, including his portrayal of Briscoe Darling Jr. in several episodes of the American comedy TV series, “The Andy Griffith Show.” Denver died on December 25, 1997 and his death was because of lung cancer. He died on Christmas Day at the age of 77.

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Denver Pyle Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Pyle, Denver
    • Common Name: Denver Pyle
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Bethune, Colorado, United States
    • Birth Date: May 11, 1920
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Denver Pile
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1947-1997
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Denver's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Denver Dell Pyle
    • Father: Ben H. Pyle (1895-1988)
    • Mother: Maude Pyle (1899-1985)
    • Brother(s):
      • Willis Pyle (September 3, 1914-June 2, 2016)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marilee Carpenter (married 1955-divorced 1970)
      • Tippie Johnston (married 1983-1997, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • David Pyle
      • Tony Pyle

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 25 1997 at age 77
  • Place: Burbank, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on January 6, 1998 at First Baptist Church in Waxahachie, Texas
  • Interment: Buried at the Forreston Cemetery in Forreston, Texas

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Film Director American Born on May 11th Born in 1920 Born in Colorado Died in 1997 Died at age 77 Died from Lung cancer

Denver's Notable Roles:

  • The Andy Griffith

Quotable Quotes:

"Denver Pyle was a great ballplayer and an even better person. His death is devastating to all who knew him. (V)"

"Denver Pyle will forever be remembered for his talents and contributions to the entertainment industry, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-19 00:43:04
Author: Stan
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