Obituary of Buster Keaton

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Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton (born October 4th, 1895 in Piqua, Kansas) was a Film Actor who was best known for many comedy films in the silent film era. Buster died on February 1st, 1966 and his death was possibly because of lung cancer. He was 70 years old when he passed.

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Buster Keaton Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Keaton, Buster
    • Common Name: Buster Keaton
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Piqua, Kansas, United States
    • Birth Date: October 04, 1895
    • Age: 70 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

    Buster's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Joseph Frank Keaton
    • Father: Joseph Keaton
    • Mother: Myra Keaton (née Cutler)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Natalie Talmadge ​(married 1921-divorced 1932)​
      • Mae Scriven ​(married 1933-divorced 1936)​
      • Eleanor Ruth Keaton (née Norris, married 1940-1966, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 01 1966 at age 70
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer
  • Interment: buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Hollywood Hills, California, United States

Category Tags:

Film ActorFilmmaker American Born on October 4th Born in 1895 Born in Kansas Died in 1966 Died at age 70 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"No man can be a genius in slapshoes and a flat hat." (IMDB)

"The English never draw a line without blurring it."

"Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity."

"Buster Keaton was a legendary actor and comedian who died at the age of 40 after starring in more than 100 movies. (V)"

"Buster Keaton was born in 1897, in Sterling, Iowa. He died in 1937, in Hollywood, California. Keaton was an American comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his roles in the films The General, The Bob Newhart Show, and Theickness. (V)"

"Buster Keaton was an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is most well-known for his iconic roles in TheStudy Horse and The famous Peanuts cartoons. (V)"

"Buster Keaton's incredible life, filled with laughter, stunts, and a passion for cinema, will continue to be remembered and celebrated for generations to come. (V)"

"Buster Keaton had a successful professional life as a talented silent film actor and comedian until his popularity suffered due to changes in the film industry, leading to his eventual decline and death. (V)"

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

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