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 age 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

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: Indigo (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

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

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Death Notice:

Date: January 21, 1959
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