Obituary of Alec Guinness

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Alec Guinness

Sir Alec Guinness (born April 2, 1914 in Maida Vale, London, United Kingdom) was a film actor and stage actor who was known mostly for portraying Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. Alec died on August 5, 2000 and his death was because of liver cancer. He died at age 86.

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Alec Guinness Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Guinness, Alec
    • Common Name: Alec Guinness
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Maida Vale, London, England
    • Birth Date: April 02, 1914
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Sir Alec Guinness
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $100 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Pink (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Alec's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Alec Guinness de Cuffe
    • Father: Andrew Geddes
    • Mother: Agnes Cuff
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Merulla Salaman (married 1938-2000, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Matthew Guinness

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 05 2000 at age 86
  • Place: Midhurst, United Kingdom
  • Cause of Death: Liver cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Petersfield Cemetery in Hampshire, England

Category Tags:

Film ActorStage Actor British Born on April 2nd Born in 1914 Died in 2000 Died at age 86 Died from Liver cancer

Alec's Notable Roles:

  • Star Wars

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Alec Guinness on Wikipedia.org
Alec Guinness at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
Author: Andrew
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