Obituary of Abe Vigoda

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Abe Vigoda

Abraham Charles Vigodah (born February 24th, 1921 in New York City, New York) was an TV Actor who was most famous for his role of "Detective Sargent Fish" in 1970's American TV sitcom "Barney Miller". Abe died on January 26th, 2016 and his death was possibly because of natural causes (old age). He was 94 years old.

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Abe Vigoda Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Vigodah, Abraham Charles
    • Common Name: Abe Vigoda
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: February 24, 1921
    • Age: 94 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Abraham Charles Vigodah
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    Abraham Charles's Family Tree

    • Father: Samuel Vigoda
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Beatrice Schy (married 25 February 1968-30 April 1992, her death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Carol Vigoda

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 26 2016 at age 94
  • Place: Woodland Park, New Jersey, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Interment: Buried in the Beth David Cemetery at Elmont, Nassau County, New York

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on February 24th Born in 1921 Born in New York Died in 2016 Died at age 94 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"(Explaining how he ended up playing Det. Sgt. Fish on Barney Miller (1975)) "I got the role because the producer thought I looked tired. But I looked tired because I had been jogging earlier that day. He said to me, 'You look tired, Abe.' I said, 'I am. I was just jogging five miles.' He said, 'You also look like you have haemorrhoids.' I said, 'What are you? A doctor or a producer?' And he said, 'Well, I'm a producer and you know what? You've got the role.' Just like that."" (IMDB)

"Abraham Charles Vigodah left us at a great age, full of promise and Howell Athletics involvement. We will miss his infectiously positive spirit and relentless energy. (V)"

"Abraham Charles Vigodah lived a life full of love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and community, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire and impact future generations. (V)"

Is Mr. Abraham Charles Vigodah still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-07-31 16:43:02
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