Obituary of Albert Dekker

Albert Dekker

Thomas Albert Ecke Van Dekker (born December 20, 1905 in Brooklyn, New York) was a film actor and politician who was best known for his roles in Dr. Cyclops, The Killers, Kiss Me Deadly, and The Wild Bunch. As a politician, he was part of the California State Assembly for the 57th Assembly District in 1944. Albert died on May 5, 1968 and his death was reportedly because of autoerotic asphyxiation. He died too soon at age 62.

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Albert Dekker Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Dekker, Albert
Common Name: Albert Dekker
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Date: December 20, 1905
Age: 62 (at death)
Also Known As: Al, Tom
Occupations:

Political Affiliation: Democratic
Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

Albert's Family Tree

Birth Name: Thomas Albert Ecke Van Dekker
Father: Thomas Ecke Van Dekker
Mother: Grace Ecke Van Dekker
Spouse/Partner:

Esther Guerini (married 1929-divorced 1964)

Son(s):

Benjamin Van Dekker
John Van Dekker

Daughter(s):

Jan Van Dekker

Death Notice:

Date: May 05 1968 at age 62
Place: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (autoerotic asphyxiation)
Interment: Cremated and remains interred at the Garden State Crematory in North Bergen, New Jersey, United States

Category Tags:

Film Actor Politician TV Actor American Born on December 20th Born in 1905 Born in New York Died in 1968 Died at age 62 Died from Accident

Albert's Notable Roles:

Dr. Cyclops
The Killers
Kiss Me Deadly
The Wild Bunch

Quotable Quotes:

"The theater is a horrible place in which to make a living. They sit you on the shelf for years. They take you off and brush you off and later you have to find your way back to that shelf." (IMDB)

"Albert Dekker lived his life with passion and dedication, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and inspiring future generations of actors. (V)"

"Albert Dekker had a successful professional life as an American actor, appearing in over 70 films throughout his career, but unfortunately, his death was surrounded by mystery and controversy. (V)"

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