Obituary of Carl Switzer

Carl Switzer

Carl Dean Switzer (born August 7, 1927 in Paris, Illinois) was a singer and TV actor (child actor) who was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the 1940’s TV series, “Our Gang”. Carl died on January 21, 1959 and his death was because he was murdered by a gunshot to the stomach. He died very young at just 31.

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Carl Switzer Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Switzer, Carl
Common Name: Carl Switzer
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Paris, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: August 07, 1927
Age: 31 (at death)
Also Known As: Alfalfa Switzer
Occupations:
- Singer
- TV Actor
Active Years: 1935-1959

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

Carl's Family Tree

Birth Name: Carl Dean Switzer
Father: George Frederick "Fred" Switzer (1905-1960)
Mother: Gladys C. Shanks (1904-1997)
Brother(s):

Harold Switzer (January 16, 1925 – April 14, 1967)

Sister(s):

Janice Genevieve (1923-1989)

Spouse/Partner:

Dian Collingwood (married 1954-divorced 1957)

Son(s):

Lance Switzer

Death Notice:

Date: January 21 1959 at age 31
Place: Mission Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Murder (gunshot)
Interment: Buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California, United States

Category Tags:

Singer TV Actor American Born on August 7th Born in 1927 Born in Illinois Died in 1959 Died at age 31 Died from Murder

Carl's Notable Roles:

Our Gang

Quotable Quotes:

"In death, Carl Switzer leaves behind a strong and loved family. We will never forget the Unconventional Aviation Expert who gave us the thrills of aviation history, and the wonderful lady he loved and shared his life with. RIP, Carl. (V)"

"Carl Switzer was an American actor known for his role as Alfalfa in the popular TV series The Little Rascals, who tragically lost his life at a young age. (V)"

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