Obituary of Chuck Barris

Chuck Barris

Chuck Barris (born June 3rd, 1929 in Oakland, New Jersey) was an TV Personality who was best known for hosting the hugely popular "The Gong Show" and creating various other iconic American TV game shows. Chuck died on March 21st, 2017 and his death was possibly because of natural causes (old age). He was 87 years old.

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Chuck Barris Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Barris, Chuck
Common Name: Chuck Barris
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Oakland, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: June 03, 1929
Age: 87 (at death)
Also Known As: Charles Hirsch
Occupation: TV Personality

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
Favorite Actor: Will Smith

Chuck's Family Tree

Birth Name: Charles Hirsch Barris
Father: Nathaniel Barris
Mother: Edith Barris (née Cohen)
Spouse/Partner:

Mary Rudolph (married 2000-2017, his death)
Robin Altman (married 1980-divorced 1999)
Lyn Levy (married 1957-divorced 1976)

Daughter(s):

Della Barris (born, December 24, 1962-died, July 28, 1998)

Death Notice:

Date: March 21 2017 at age 87
Place: Palisades, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)

Category Tags:

TV Personality American Born on June 3rd Born in 1929 Born in New Jersey Died in 2017 Died at age 87 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"If you stick in the business of being creative, you get hurt. And creative disappointment seems so much harder to take than any other kind. But if you're not prepared to get hurt like that, life can be pretty boring. I think I'm going to keep on going." (IMDB)

"Chuck was known for his colorful and unique speech patterns, which can be explained by the fact that he always spoke from the heart. (V)"

"Chuck Barris lived a full and exciting life, always entertaining and pushing the boundaries of creativity, leaving a legacy that will live on for generations to come. (V)"

"Chuck Barris was a successful television producer and host, known for creating popular game shows such as "The Gong Show" and "The Newlywed Game," before his passing in 2017. (V)"

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