Obituary of Andy Kaufman

Andy Kaufman

Andrew Kaufman (born January 17th, 1949 in New York City, New York) was a TV Actor who was best known for various things but mostly for his role as Latka Gravas on the popular American TV show "Taxi". Andrew died on May 16, 1984 and his death was possibly because of Lung cancer.

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Andy Kaufman Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kaufman, Andrew
Common Name: Andy Kaufman
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: January 17, 1949
Age: 35 (at death)
Also Known As: Andrew Kaufman
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor
Active Years: 1971-1984

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Tyson Chicken Nuggets
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

Andrew's Family Tree

Birth Name: Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman
Father: Stanley Kaufman
Mother: Janice Kaufman (née Bernstein)
Brother(s):

Michael Kaufman

Sister(s):

Carol Kaufman

Spouse/Partner:

Lynne Margulies (partnered 1982-1984-his death)

Daughter(s):

Maria Bellu-Colonna (born 1969)

Death Notice:

Date: May 16 1984 at age 35
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Lung cancer

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on January 17th Born in 1949 Born in New York Died in 1984 Died at age 35 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Andy Kaufman left a lasting impact on the world through his inspiring life and talent, which continue to be cherished and remembered by many. (V)"

"Andrew was a successful and respected lawyer, known for his brilliant mind and dedicated work ethic, but tragically his life was cut short due to an unexpected and untimely death. (V)"

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