Obituary of Roy Rogers

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Roy Rogers

Roy Rogers (born November 5, 1911 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was a singer, film actor, and TV personality who was best known for being the co-founder of the the singing group the "Sons of the Pioneers". Later in his career he became one of the most popular stars of Western movies of his era. Roy died on July 6, 1998 and his death was because of congestive heart failure. He died at age 86.

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Roy Rogers Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rogers, Roy
    • Common Name: Roy Rogers
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: November 05, 1911
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: King of the Cowboys, Buck
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $150 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Crimson (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Roy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Roy Rogers
    • Father: Andrew Slye (1883-1972)
    • Mother: Mattie Womack-Slye (1882-1958)
    • Sister(s):
      • Kathleen Loretta Slye O’Dell (1915-1973)
      • Cleda M. Willoughby (1910-1995)
      • Mary Slye (?-1988)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Lucille Ascolese (married 8 May 1933-divorced 1936)
      • Grace Arleen Wilkins (married 1936-divorced 1946)
      • Dale Evans (married 1947-1998, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Roy Rogers Jr.
    • Daughter(s):
      • Mimi Rogers (1941-2021)
      • Robin Rogers (1950-1952)
      • Linda Lou Rogers
      • Cheryl Darlene Rogers
      • Little Doe Rogers
      • Sandy Rogers
      • Debbie Rogers (1952-1964)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 06 1998 at age 86
  • Place: Apple Valley, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
  • Interment: Buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Apple Valley, California

Category Tags:

SingerFilm Actor TV Personality American Born on November 5th Born in 1911 Born in Ohio Died in 1998 Died at age 86 Died from Congestive heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"If there were no valleys of sadness and death, we could never really appreciate the sunshine of happiness on the mountain top." (IMDB)

"Roy Rogers life was full of adventure and excitement. He loved nothing more than being out in theopen and being able to help people. He also loved his wife and children. On July 25, 1957, Roy passed away after a long and courageous life. (V)"

"Roy Rogers will always be remembered as a beloved icon of American culture, whose legacy and impact continue to live on long after his passing. (V)"

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

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Roy Rogers at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-12-29 08:43:03
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