Obituary of Chris Penn

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Chris Penn

Chris Penn (born October 10th, 1965 in Los Angeles, California) was a Film Actor who was best known for being cast in various Hollywood movies. Chris died on January 24th, 2006 and his very early death was due to heart disease at the age of 40 years old.

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Chris Penn Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Penn, Chris
    • Common Name: Chris Penn
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Birth Date: October 10, 1965
    • Age: 40 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Christopher Penn
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1976-2006
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: James Stewart

    Chris's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Christopher Shannon Penn
    • Father: Leo Penn (August 27, 1921-September 5, 1998)
    • Mother: Eileen Ryan (born October 16, 1928-died October 09, 2022)
    • Brother(s):
      • Sean Penn (born August 17, 1960)
      • Michael Penn (born August 1, 1958)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 24 2006 at age 40
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure (nonspecific cardiomyopathy)
  • Interment: buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California, United States

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on October 10th Born in 1965 Born in California Died in 2006 Died at age 40 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"You have to believe that you are the character or the thing or whatever the hell you're playing." (IMDB)

"Chris Penn was a great person and we all miss him. (V)"

"Chris Penn will always be remembered for his incredible acting talent and his contributions to the entertainment industry. (V)"

"Chris Penn was a talented actor known for his memorable performances in films such as "Reservoir Dogs" and "Footloose," who sadly passed away at a young age. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-01-04 00:43:06
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