Obituary of Alan Young

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Alan Young

Alan Young (born November 19th, 1919 in North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England) was a TV Actor who was best known for his role as Wilbur Post, in the popular television series "Mister Ed" in 1961. Alan died on May 19th, 2016 and his death was possibly because of his old age. He was 96.

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Alan Young Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Young, Alan
    • Common Name: Alan Young
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: North Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
    • Birth Date: November 19, 1919
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Alan Young, Angus Al
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1939-2016
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt

    Alan's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Angus Young
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mary Chipman (married 1996-divorced 1997)
      • Virginia McCurdy (married 1948-2011, her death)
      • Mary Anne Grimes (married 1941-divorced 1947)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 19 2016 at age 96
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Radio Personality British Born on November 19th Born in 1919 Died in 2016 Died at age 96 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"[When Connie Hines was hired to play his wife, Carol]: She was perfect for it, and is so dear. She didn't have many lines beyond 'Dinner is ready' or 'I'll make some coffee.' They were just simple lines but she did them beautifully." (IMDB)

"Alan Young's life and legacy will continue to live on as he inspired and entertained generations of audiences with his talent and charm. (V)"

"Alan Young had a distinguished professional life as an actor and voice actor, best known for his role as the affable Wilbur Post in the 1960s TV sitcom "Mr. Ed"; his passing was mourned by fans and colleagues alike. (V)"

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

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