Obituary of Buddy Hackett

Buddy Hackett

Buddy Hackett (born Leonard Hacker on August 31, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York) was a film actor, comedian, and singer who was best known for his movies. His roles include playing Marcellus Washburn in “The Music Man”, Benjy Benjamin in “It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” Tennessee Steinmetz in “The Love Bug,” and the voice of Scuttle in “The Little Mermaid.” Buddy died on June 30, 2003 and his death was because of heart disease. He died at age 78.

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Buddy Hackett Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Hackett, Buddy
Common Name: Buddy Hackett
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Date: August 31, 1924
Age: 78 (at death)
Also Known As: Bud, Leon
Occupations:
Active Years: 1950-2000

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $10 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Breyers Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Violet (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Buddy's Family Tree

Birth Name: Leonard Hacker
Father: Philip Hacker
Mother: Anna Hacker (née Geller)
Spouse/Partner:

Sherry Cohen (married 1955-2003, his death)

Son(s):

Sandy Hackett

Daughter(s):

Ivy Julie Hackett
Lisa Jean Hackett

Death Notice:

Date: June 30 2003 at age 78
Place: Malibu, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart disease (related complications)
Interment: Cremated and his ashes were given to family

Category Tags:

Film Actor Comedian Singer American Born on August 31st Born in 1924 Born in New York Died in 2003 Died at age 78 Died from Heart disease

Buddy's Notable Roles:

The Music Man
It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
The Love Bug
The Little Mermaid

Quotable Quotes:

"[on the late sportscaster Howard Cosell] There have always been mixed emotions about Howard Cosell: Some people hate him like poison; and other people just hate him regular." (IMDB)

"Buddy Hackett was an amazing man who will be deeply missed. (V)"

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