Obituary of Thurl Ravenscroft

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Thurl Ravenscroft

Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft (born February 6, 1914 in Norfolk, Nebraska) was a TV actor and singer who was best known for voicing Tony the Tiger for Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes and was also known for the song, “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.” Thurl died on May 22, 2005 and his death was because of prostate cancer. He died at age 91.

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Thurl Ravenscroft Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ravenscroft, Thurl
    • Common Name: Thurl Ravenscroft
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Norfolk, Nebraska, United States
    • Birth Date: February 06, 1914
    • Age: 91 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Tony Tiger
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Red (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Thurl's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Thurl Arthur Ravenscroft
    • Father: Arthur F. Ravenscroft
    • Mother: Blanche Roseberry
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • June Ravenscroft (married 1946-1999, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Ron Ravenscroft
    • Daughter(s):
      • Nancy Ravenscroft

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 22 2005 at age 91
  • Place: Fullerton, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Prostate Cancer
  • Interment: Buried at the Memorial Gardens at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California

Category Tags:

TV ActorSinger American Born on February 6th Born in 1914 Born in Nebraska Died in 2005 Died at age 91 Died from Prostate Cancer

Thurl's Notable Roles:

  • Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes

Quotable Quotes:

"We'll always have Paris."

"Thurl Ravenscroft's legacy will forever live on through the countless voices he brought to life and the joy and laughter he brought to generations of people. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-12-23 16:43:05
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