Obituary of Bobby Driscoll

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Bobby Driscoll

Robert Cletus Driscoll (born March 3, 1937 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa) was a film actor who was best known for his roles in several popular Disney movies including, Song of the South, So Dear to my Heart, Treasure Island, and Peter Pan. Bobby died on March 30, 1968 and his death was because of a heart attack which was caused by arteriosclerosis from drug intoxication. He died young at age 31.

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Bobby Driscoll Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Driscoll, Bobby
    • Common Name: Bobby Driscoll
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
    • Birth Date: March 03, 1937
    • Age: 31 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Robert Driscoll
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

    Bobby's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert Cletus Driscoll
    • Father: Cletus Driscoll
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marilyn Jean Rush ​(married 1956-divorced 1960)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 30 1968 at age 31
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack (due to arteriosclerosis from drug intoxication)
  • Interment: Buried at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on March 3rd Born in 1937 Born in Iowa Died in 1968 Died at age 31 Died from Heart Attack

Bobby's Notable Roles:

  • Song of the Work
  • Peter

Quotable Quotes:

"Bobby Driscoll's life was filled with talent and success, but his untimely passing left a void in the entertainment industry. (V)"

"Bobby Driscoll's successful career as a child star in Hollywood was cut short due to personal struggles with addiction, ultimately leading to a tragic end to his promising professional life. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-06 08:43:16
Author: Stan
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