Obituary of Clark Gable

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Clark Gable

William Clark Gable (born February 1, 1901 in Cadiz, Ohio) was a film actor who was best known for having roles in more than 60 films in multiple genres. Clark died on November 16, 1960 and his death was because of a heart attack. He was gone too young at the age of 59.

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Clark Gable Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gable, Clark
    • Common Name: Clark Gable
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cadiz, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: February 01, 1901
    • Age: 59 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The King of Hollywood
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Active Years: 1924-1960
    • Religion: Roman Catholic Church
    • Net Worth: $100 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Clark's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Clark Gable
    • Father: William Henry "Will" Gable (1870-1948
    • Mother: Adeline Gable (née Hershelman)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Josephine Dillon (married 1924-divorced 1930)
      • Maria Franklin Prentiss Lucas Langham (married 1931-divorced 1939)
      • Carole Lombard (married 1939-1942, her death)
      • Sylvia Ashley (married 1949-divorced 1952)
      • Kay Williams (married 1955-1960, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • John Clark Gable (born March 20, 1961)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Judy Lewis (born November 6, 1935)

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 16 1960 at age 59
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, United States

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on February 1st Born in 1901 Born in Ohio Died in 1960 Died at age 59 Died from Heart Attack

Clark's Notable Roles:

  • Gone with the Wind
  • The Misfits

Quotable Quotes:

"Clark Gable lived a remarkable life and left a lasting legacy in the film industry through his charismatic performances, captivating audiences for generations to come. (V)"

"One of the most iconic actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Clark Gable achieved immense success and stardom through his captivating performances on the silver screen, but unfortunately met a tragic end due to health complications. (V)"

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