Obituary of Curt Gowdy

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Curt Gowdy

Curtis Edward Gowdy (born July 31, 1919 in Green River, Wyoming) was a sportscaster who was best known for covering many nationally televised sporting events, primarily for the American TV networks, NBC and ABC Sports, in the 1960s and 1970s. Curt died on February 20, 2006 and his death was because of leukemia. He died at age 86.

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Curt Gowdy Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gowdy, Curt
    • Common Name: Curt Gowdy
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Green River, Wyoming, United States
    • Birth Date: July 31, 1919
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Occupation: Sportscaster
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Prego Pasta Sauce
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
    • Favorite Actor: Lauren Bacall

    Curt's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Curtis Edward Gowdy
    • Father: Edward Curtis Gowdy
    • Mother: Ruth Gowdy
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Geraldine Dawkins (married 1949-2006, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Curt Gowdy Jr.
      • Trevor Gowdy
    • Daughter(s):
      • Cheryl Ann Gowdy

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 20 2006 at age 86
  • Place: Palm Beach, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Leukemia
  • Interment: Buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Category Tags:

SportscasterAmerican Born on July 31st Born in 1919 Born in Wyoming Died in 2006 Died at age 86 Died from Leukemia

Quotable Quotes:

"Curt Gowdy was a legendary sports announcer whose vibrant voice and captivating commentary brought joy and excitement to countless fans. His passing left a lasting impact on the sports world, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Curt Gowdy was a highly respected and accomplished sportscaster, known for his captivating commentary and entertaining personality, until his passing at the age of 86. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-08 08:43:15
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