Obituary of Bill Macy

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Bill Macy

Bill Macy (born May 18th, 1922 in Revere, Massachusetts) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing the role of Walter Findlay on the American TV series "Maude". Bill died on October 17, 2019 and his death was due to old age. He was quite old at 97 years old.

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Bill Macy Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Macy, Bill
    • Common Name: Bill Macy
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Revere, Massachusetts, United States
    • Birth Date: May 18, 1922
    • Age: 97 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Walter Findlay, Mr. Maude
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Lays Ripple Chips
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

    Bill's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Wolf Martin Garber
    • Father: Michael Garber
    • Mother: Mollie Garber (née Friedopfer
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Samantha Harper (married 4 May 1975-2019, his death)
      • Judith Janus (?-?)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 17 2019 at age 97
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on May 18th Born in 1922 Born in Massachusetts Died in 2019 Died at age 97 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"I prefer to point out that they could also win a Nobel Prize for discovering fundamental physical forces hitherto unknown to science. Either way, why are they wasting their talents doing party turns on television?"

"We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender."

"Our greatest fear should not be of failure. but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter."

"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. "

"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people."

"Bill Macy will forever be remembered for his incredible talent and contributions to the world of entertainment, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to live on. Upon his passing, he has left a void that can never be filled and will be deeply missed by all who knew and admired him. (V)"

"Bill Macy was a successful actor known for his comedic roles in film and television, sadly passing away surrounded by loved ones after a long and illustrious career. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-07 08:43:08
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