Obituary of Redd Foxx

Redd Foxx

Redd Foxx (born December 9th, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a Comedian who was best known for his role as Fred G. Sanford on the American TV sitcom "Sanford and Son". Redd died on October 11th, 1991 and his death was possibly because of a heart attack. He was 68 years old when he had the big one.

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Redd Foxx Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Foxx, Redd
Common Name: Redd Foxx
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Birth Date: December 09, 1922
Age: 68 (at death)
Also Known As: John Sanford
Occupation: Comedian

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
Favorite Color: Brown (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Redd's Family Tree

Birth Name: John Elroy Sanford
Father: Fred Sanford
Mother: Mary Hughes
Spouse/Partner:

Kaho Cho (married 1991-1991, his death)
Evelyn Killebrew (married 1948-divorced 1951)
Betty Jean Harris (married 1956-divorced 1975)
Joi Yun Chi Chung (married 1976-divorced 1981)

Death Notice:

Date: October 11 1991 at age 68
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: buried at Palm Eastern Cemetery, Las Vegas, Nevada[2]

Category Tags:

Comedian American Born on December 9th Born in 1922 Born in Missouri Died in 1991 Died at age 68 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"[In 1972]: I've been trying to get into the Royal Box in New York for years. They say I'm too dirty, my material is too blue. But I think Redd, the whites and blue can be a nice combination." (IMDB)

"Well, if I ever ran for office, I'd do better as a Democrat than as a Republican - and that's not because I'd be more liberal, because I'm conservative. "

"You can observe a lot by just watching."

"Redd Foxx was killed when a bus malfunctioned and he was swept under the bus. (V)"

"Redd Foxx's incredible wit and talent brought laughter to countless people throughout his life, leaving a legacy that continues to live on even long after his passing. (V)"

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