Obituary of Alan Bates

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Alan Bates

Sir Alan Arthur Bates CBE (born February 17, 1934 in Allestree, England) was a film actor and TV actor who was best known for his role as Arthur Blakey aka “the man” in the 1961 crime drama film, “Whistle Down the Wind.” Alan died on December 27, 2003 and his death was because of pancreatic cancer. He died quite soon at age 69.

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Alan Bates Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bated, Alan
    • Common Name: Alan Bates
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Allestree, England
    • Birth Date: February 17, 1934
    • Age: 69 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1956-2003
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: White (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Alan's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Sir Alan Arthur Bates CBE, Al
    • Father: Harold Arthur Bates (1908-1998)
    • Mother: Florence Mary Wheatcroft (1904-1999)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Victoria Ward (married 1970-1992, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Benedick Bates
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tristan Bates

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 27 2003 at age 69
  • Place: London, England
  • Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer
  • Interment: Buried at All Saints’ Church, Bradbourne in Derbyshire, England

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor British Born on February 17th Born in 1934 Died in 2003 Died at age 69 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Alan's Notable Roles:

  • Whistle Down the Wind

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

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Alan Bates on Wikipedia.org
Alan Bates at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-07-25 13:27:00
Author: Andrew
Confirmation: Alan Bates on Wikipedia

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