Obituary of Jack Wild

Jack Wild

Jack Wild (born on September 30, 1952, in Royton, Lancashire, England) was a Film Actor and singer who was best known as the Artful Dodger in the 1969 musical film, “Oliver”. Jack died on March 1, 2006 and his death was because of oral cancer. He was just 53 years old.

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Jack Wild Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Wild, Jack
Common Name: Jack Wild
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Royton, England
Birth Date: September 30, 1952
Age: 53 (at death)
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- TV Actor
Active Years: 1964-2005

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Pringles chips
Favorite Color: Black (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Jack's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jack Wild
Father: Jack Wild Sr.
Mother:
Brother(s):

Arthur Wild

Spouse/Partner:

Gaynor Jones (married 1976-divorced 1985)
Claire Harding (married 2005-2006, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: March 01 2006 at age 53
Place: Tebworth, England
Cause of Death: Cancer (Oral)
Interment: buried in Toddington Parish Cemetery, Bedfordshire, England

Category Tags:

Film Actor TV Actor British Born on September 30th Born in 1952 Died in 2006 Died at age 53 Died from Cancer

Jack's Notable Roles:

H.R. Pufnstuf (1969

Quotable Quotes:

"Until I was diagnosed with mouth cancer, I'd never heard of it. What I learned very quickly was that my lifestyle had made me a walking time bomb. I was a heavy smoker and an even heavier drinker and apparently together they are a deadly mixture." (IMDB)

"You see them at the Walmart every time you go there. They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures."

"Jack was always the life and death of any party. (V)"

"Jack Wild will always be remembered for his incredible talent and joyful spirit that brought laughter and joy to countless fans around the world. (V)"

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