Obituary of Anthony Quinn

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Anthony Quinn

Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca (born April 21, 1915 in Chihuahua City, Mexico) was a film actor, film director, and artist who was best known for his portrayal of earthy, passionate characters. Anthony died on June 3, 2001 and his death was because of respiratory failure caused by complications from radiation treatment for lung cancer. He died at age 86.

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Anthony Quinn Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Quinn, Anthony
    • Common Name: Anthony Quinn
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico
    • Birth Date: April 21, 1915
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Manuel Oaxaca
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $20 million
    • Nationality: Mexican
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Navy
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    Anthony's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Manuel Antonio Rodolfo Quinn Oaxaca
    • Father: Francisco "Frank" Quinn
    • Mother: Manuela "Nellie" (née Oaxaca)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Katherine DeMillie (married 1937-divorced 1965)
      • Jolanda Addolori (married 1966-divorced 1997)
      • Kathy Benvin (married 1997-2001, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Francesco Quinn (born March 22, 1963-died August 05, 2011)
      • Lorenzo Quinn (born May 7, 1966) Danny Quinn (born 16 April 1964)
      • Ryan Quinn
      • Christopher Quinn
      • Duncan Quinn
      • Sean Quinn
      • Alex A. Quinn (born December 30, 1976)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Valentina Quinn (born December 26, 1952)
      • Antonia Quinn
      • Catalina Quinn
      • Christina Quinn

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 03 2001 at age 86
  • Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • Cause of Death: Respiratory failure (due to complications from radiation treatment for lung cancer)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held in the First Baptist Church in America in College Hill, Providence, Rhode Island
  • Interment: Buried at the backyard of his house

Category Tags:

Film ActorFilm Director Artist Mexican Born on April 21st Born in 1915 Born in Chihuahua Died in 2001 Died at age 86 Died from Respiratory failure

Quotable Quotes:

"In Europe, an actor is an artist. In Hollywood, if he isn't working, he's a bum." (IMDB)

"Anthony Quinn lived a remarkable and inspiring life, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to live on long after his passing. (V)"

"Anthony Quinn was a celebrated actor who appeared in over 100 films and won two Academy Awards, but sadly, his life was tragically cut short due to an illness. (V)"

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

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