Obituary of Burgess Meredith

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Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith (born November 16th, 1907 in Cleveland, Ohio) was a Film Actor who was best known for being in many movies including his outstanding portrayal of George Milton in the movie "Of Mice and Men". Burgess died on September 9th, 1997 and his death was because of issues related to Alzheimer's disease. He was 89 years old when he passed away.

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Burgess Meredith Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Meredith, Burgess
    • Common Name: Burgess Meredith
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: November 16, 1907
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Buzz, Olli
    • Occupations:
    • Political Affiliation: Democrat
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nesquik
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

    Burgess's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Oliver Burgess Meredith
    • Father: William George Meredith
    • Mother: Ida Beth Meredith(née Burgess)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Helen Derby ​(married 25 July 1932-divorced 1935)​
      • Margaret Perry (married 1936-divorced 1938)​
      • Paulette Goddard ​(married 1944-divorced 1949)​
      • Kaja Sundsten ​(married 1950-1997, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jonathan Meredith
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tala Meredith

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 09 1997 at age 89
  • Place: Malibu, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease (related complications)
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Film ActorStage Actor American Born on November 16th Born in 1907 Born in Ohio Died in 1997 Died at age 89 Died from Alzheimer's disease

Quotable Quotes:

"I did Batman (1966) for two reasons, one of which was the salary. The other was that, after the first few episodes, "Batman" became the in-thing to do. Everybody . . . would either play a villain or appear as himself in that cameo showcase where a celebrity would poke his head through the window of a building that Batman and Robin were climbing. Actually, we didn't get as much money from the show as you might think, although we were paid decent money for the feature film version. The main impetus to continue appearing on "Batman"--beyond the desire to get some TV work--was that it was fashionable." (IMDB)

"Burgess Meredith's life and death were irrevocably cut short when he was fatally shot by Michael Landon in 1968. ©2012 by Rick Flores (V)"

"Burgess Meredith's impactful life and legacy will always be remembered, as he leaves behind a lasting impact in the world of film and theatre. (V)"

"Burgess Meredith had a successful professional life as an actor, director, and producer, but his untimely death left the entertainment industry in shock. (V)"

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