Obituary of Bob Crane
Bob Crane
Bob Crane (born July 13th, 1928 in Waterbury, Connecticut) was a TV Actor who was most rememberd as the lead character, Col. Robert Hogan on the early American TV situation comedy "Hogan's Heroes". Bob died on June 29th, 1978 when he was beaten to death in a Scottsdale, California apartment. He was 49 years old.
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- Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Crane, Bob
- Common Name: Bob Crane
- Gender: Male
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
- Birthplace: Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
- Birth Date: July 13, 1928
- Age: 49 (at death)
- Also Known As: Rob, Hogan
- Occupations:
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
- Favorite Color: Lilac
- Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
- Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren
- Birth Name:
Robert Edward Crane - Father: Alfred Thomas Crane
- Mother: Rose Mary Ksenich Crane
- Brother(s):
- one
- Spouse/Partner:
- Sigrid Valdis (16 October 1970 - 29 June 1978, his death)
- Anne Terzian (20 May 1949-divorced 17 June 1970)
- Son(s):
- Scotty Crane (born 1971)
- Robert David Crane
- Daughter(s):
- Debbie Crane
- Karen Crane
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Category Tags:
TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on July 13th Born in 1928 Born in Connecticut Died in 1978 Died at age 49 Died from Murder
Quotable Quotes:
"I don't smoke, I don't drink. Two out of three ain't bad." (IMDB)
"MR. Crane will always be remembered for his iconic roles and his long lasting television career, his untimely passing leaving a void in the entertainment industry that will never be filled. (V)"
"Bob Crane was a successful radio and television personality known for his role on the hit sitcom Hogan's Heroes, but his life was cut tragically short in a mysterious and unsolved murder. (V)"
Is Mr. Bob Crane still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.
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Olgabagley: It makes me Sick to think all they Care about is the sex addiction and nothing else he was. A. Sick man Who didn’t deserved what he got and if the Cops did their Job they would of Nail Carpenter but in stead they were to Obsess with his. Sexual. Activity’s
Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-07 16:43:08
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