Obituary of Allan Arbus

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Allan Arbus

Allan Arbus (born February 15th, 1918 in New York City, New York) was a Film Actor who was most identified for playing the role of the compassionate psychiatrist, Dr. Sidney Freedman on the iconic TV series "M*A*S*H". Allan died on April 19th, 2013 and his death was due to congestive heart failure. He was 95 years old when he died.

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Allan Arbus Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Arbus, Allan
    • Common Name: Allan Arbus
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: February 15, 1918
    • Age: 95 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Al
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1961-2000
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    Allan's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Allan Franklin Arbus
    • Father: Harry Arbus
    • Mother: Rose Arbus (née Goldberg)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Diane Arbus (née Nemerov, married 1941-divorced 1969)​
      • Mariclare Costello ​(married 1977-2013, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Amy Arbus (born April 16, 1954, with Diane)
      • Doon Arbus (born April 3, 1945, with Diane)
      • Arin Arbus (with Mariclare)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 19 2013 at age 95
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
  • Interment: cremated and his ashes given to his family

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on February 15th Born in 1918 Born in New York Died in 2013 Died at age 95 Died from Congestive heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Allan Arbus leaves behind a legacy that will forever be remembered in the entertainment industry, his good looks and passion for his actin will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Mister Arbus was a renowned American actor and photographer known for his role as psychiatrist Dr. Sidney Freedman in the television series M*A*S*H, who tragically passed away at the age of 75. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-15 09:47:41
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