Obituary of Dick Martin

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Dick Martin

Dick Martin (born as Thomas Richard Martin on January 30, 1922 in Battle Creek, Michigan) was a comedian and TV director who was best known for his role as the co-host of the American sketch comedy TV show, “Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In” from 1968 to 1973. Dick died on May 24, 2008 and his death was because of respiratory failure caused by tuberculosis. He died at age 84.

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Dick Martin Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Martin, Dick
    • Common Name: Dick Martin
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: January 30, 1922
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Thomas Martin
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1951-2002
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gray (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Dick's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Thomas Richard Martin
    • Father: William Martin
    • Mother: Ethel Martin
    • Brother(s):
      • Bob Martin
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Peggy Connelly (married 1957-divorced 1963)
      • Dolly Read (married 1978-2008, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Cary Martin
      • Richard Martin

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 24 2008 at age 86
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Respiratory failure (due to tuberculosis)

Category Tags:

ComedianTV Director American Born on January 30th Born in 1922 Born in Michigan Died in 2008 Died at age 86 Died from Respiratory failure

Dick's Notable Roles:

  • Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In

Quotable Quotes:

"Dick Martin will always be remembered as a comedic genius and beloved television personality who brought laughter and joy into the lives of millions of people. His legacy will continue to live on through his timeless wit and unforgettable performances on stage and screen. (V)"

Is Mr. Dick Martin still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-21 16:43:04
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