Obituary of Barnard Hughes

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Barnard Hughes

Bernard Aloysius Kiernan Hughes (born July 16, 1915 in Bedford Hills, New York) was a film actor, TV actor, and stage actor who was best known for his role as Nick Tynan in the 1988 film, “Da.” Barnard died on July 11, 2006 and his death was possibly because of natural causes. He died at age 90 just five days before his 91st birthday.

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Barnard Hughes Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hughes, Barnard
    • Common Name: Barnard Hughes
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Bedford Hills, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: July 16, 1915
    • Age: 90 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Bernie, Bernard
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1939-2000
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
    • Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins

    Barnard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Bernard Aloysius Kiernan Hughes
    • Father: Owen Hughes
    • Mother: Marcella "Madge" Hughes (née Kiernan)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Helen Stenborg (married 1950-2006, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Doug Hughes
    • Daughter(s):
      • Laura Hughes

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 11 2006 at age 90
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Stage Actor American Born on July 16th Born in 1915 Born in New York Died in 2006 Died at age 90 Died from Natural causes

Barnard's Notable Roles:

  • Da

Quotable Quotes:

"Barnard Hughes lived a full and impactful life, leaving behind a legacy of talent, passion, and dedication to his craft that will continue to inspire and enrich generations to come. His passing is a deep loss to the world of acting and beyond. (V)"

"Barnard Hughes had a successful professional life as an actor, known for his roles on both stage and screen, but tragically passed away after battling a long illness. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-01 08:43:10
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