Obituary of Barry Fitzgerald

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Barry Fitzgerald

Barry Fitzgerald (born March 10, 1888 in Dublin, Ireland) was a stage actor, film actor, and TV actor who was best known for his academy award winning role as Father Fitzgibbon in the 1944 musical drama film, “Going My Way.” Barry died on January 4, 1961 and his death was reportedly because of a heart attack. He died at age 72.

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Barry Fitzgerald Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Fitzgerald, Barry
    • Common Name: Barry Fitzgerald
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
    • Birth Date: March 10, 1888
    • Age: 72 (at death)
    • Also Known As: William Shields, Whilly
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1924-1961
    • Religion: Protestant
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: Irish
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Gold (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Barry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Joseph Shields
    • Father: Adolphus Shields (1859-1950)
    • Mother: Fanny Sophia (née Ungerland, 1853-1937)
    • Brother(s):
      • Arthur Shields (born February 15, 1896-died April 27, 1970)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 04 1961 at age 72
  • Place: Dublin, Ireland
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Interment: Buried at Deansgrange Cemetery in Dublin, Ireland

Category Tags:

Stage ActorFilm Actor TV Actor Irish Born on March 10th Born in 1888 Died in 1961Died at age 72Died from Heart attack

Barry's Notable Roles:

  • Going My Way

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Barry Fitzgerald 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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