Obituary of Ben Cross

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Ben Cross

Bernard Cross (born December 16th, 1947 in London, England) was a Film Actor who was best known for his role as Harold Abrahams in the iconic 1981 film "Chariots of Fire". Ben died on August 18th, 2020 and his death was because of a short bout with cancer. He was 72 years old.

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Ben Cross Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Cross, Bernard
    • Common Name: Ben Cross
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: London, England
    • Birth Date: December 16, 1947
    • Age: 72 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Tyson Chicken Nuggets
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Lauren Bacall

    Bernard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Harry Bernard Cross
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Michele Moerth (married 27 April 1996-divorced 2005)
      • Penny Cross (married February 1977-divorced 1992)
      • Deyana Boneva Cross (married 2018-2020, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Theodore Cross (born 1980)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Lauren Cross (born 1978)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 18 2020 at age 72
  • Place: Vienna, Austria
  • Cause of Death: Cancer
  • Interment: Not made public

Category Tags:

Film ActorBritish Born on December 16th Born in 1947 Died in 2020 Died at age 72 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."

"I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose voters."

"In 1934, Bernard Cross was located at Saint Anne's Hospital in Montreal,Quebec, after a long and severe illness. He breathed his last on Wednesday, January 9, 1934. (V)"

" Bernard Cross was a compassionate and selfless individual who lived a life dedicated to serving others and making a positive impact in his community. His legacy will continue to be remembered and cherished by all those who were fortunate enough to know him. (V)"

"Bernard Cross had a thriving professional life as a renowned doctor, but unfortunately, he met his untimely demise due to a fatal accident. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-08 08:43:02
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