Obituary of Alan Hale

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Alan Hale

Alan Hale (born March 8th, 1921 in Los Angeles, California) was a TV Actor who was best known for his role as Captain Jonas Grumby "The Skipper" on the 1960s TV series "Gilligan's Island". Alan died on January 2nd, 1990 and his death was because of cancer. He was 68 years old.

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Alan Hale Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hale, Alan
    • Common Name: Alan Hale
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Birth Date: March 08, 1921
    • Age: 68 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Al
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Doritos Chips
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Alan's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Alan Hale Mackahan Jr.
    • Father: Alan Hale Sr. (born Rufus Edward Mackahan; February 10, 1892-January 22, 1950)
    • Mother: Gretchen Hartman (born Grace Barrett; August 28, 1897-January 27, 1979)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Bettina Reed Doerr ​(married 1943-divorced 1963)​
      • Naomi Grace Ingram ​(married 1964-1990, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Alan Brian Hale
      • Chris Hale
      • Dorian Hale
    • Daughter(s):
      • Lana Hale

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 02 1990 at age 68
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (thymus cancer)
  • Interment: cremated and his ashes were sprinkled into the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on March 8th Born in 1921 Born in California Died in 1990 Died at age 68 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Of course, I never met a man who didn't like dad." (IMDB)

"The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows."

"I don't think nudity is ever necessary in the mall; but it sure is fun to do when you get the chance."

"I'll have what she's having."

"We're rounding 'em up in a very humane way, in a very nice way. And they're going to be happy because they want to be legalized."

"He had a loving wife and two young children. (V)"

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Alan Hale at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
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