Obituary of Chuck Barris

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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 (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    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 PersonalityAmerican 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)

"If I look like I am about to die, I would suggest you move me off the carpet."

"Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life. "

"Let our advance worrying become advance thinking and planning."

"Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back. play for her."

"With enough effort, he may achieve a full recovery."

"Chuck was known for his colorful and uniquespeech 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)"

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

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Related Links:

Chuck Barris on Wikipedia.org
Chuck Barris at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-03-10 16:43:04
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Chuck Barris on Wikipedia


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