Obituary of Carroll O’Connor

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Carroll O’Connor

John Carroll O’Connor (born August 2, 1924 in The Bronx, New York) was a TV actor, TV producer, and TV director who was best known for his role as Archie Bunker in the 1971-1979 American network sitcom, “All in the Family” including it’s spinoff, “Archie Bunker’s Place”. He was also known for his role as Police Chief Bill Gillespie on the drama series, “In the Heat of the Night.” Carroll died on June 21, 2001 and his death was because of a heart attack brought on by complications from diabetes. He died at age 76.

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Carroll O’Connor Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: O'Connor, Carroll
    • Common Name: Carroll O’Connor
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: August 02, 1924
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Carol
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1951-2000
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $25 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
    • Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

    Carroll's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Carroll O'Connor
    • Father: Edward Joseph O'Connor (1898-1970)
    • Mother: Elise Patricia O'Connor (1901-?)
    • Brother(s):
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Nancy Fields (married 1951-2001, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • [[Hugh O'Connor]] (born April 7, 1962-died March 28, 1995)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 21 2001 at age 76
  • Place: Culver City, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack (complications from diabetes)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westwood
  • Interment: Buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

TV ActorTV Producer TV Director American Born on August 2nd Born in 1924 Born in New York Died in 2001 Died at age 76 Died from Heart Attack

Carroll's Notable Roles:

  • In the Heat of the Night
  • All in the Family
  • Archie Bunker’s Place

Quotable Quotes:

"Carroll OConnor lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of memorable characters and thought-provoking social commentary that will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for years to come. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-05-17 16:43:06
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