Obituary of Dana Elcar

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Dana Elcar

Ibsen Dana Elcar (born October 10, 1927 in Ferndale, Michigan) was a TV actor and film actor who was best known for his role as Peter Thornton in the Ameican 1985-1992 action/adventure TV series, “MacGyver.” Dana died on June 6, 2005 and his death was because of pneumonia. He died at age 77.

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Dana Elcar Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Elcar, Dana
    • Common Name: Dana Elcar
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Ferndale, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: October 10, 1927
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1952-2002
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

    Dana's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Ibsen Dana Elcar
    • Father: James Aage Elcar (1898-1970)
    • Mother: Hedwig Anderberg
    • Sister(s):
      • Janet K. Melville
      • Marie E. Hewitt
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Katherine Frances Mead (married 1948-divorced 1950)
      • Peggy Romano (married 1954-divorced 1970)
    • Son(s):
      • Dame Elcar
    • Daughter(s):
      • Marin Elcar
      • Nora Elcar Verdon
      • Chandra Elcar

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 06 2005 at age 77
  • Place: Ventura, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on October 10th Born in 1927 Born in Michigan Died in 2005 Died at age 77 Died from Pneumonia

Dana's Notable Roles:

  • MacGyver

Quotable Quotes:

"Mister Elcar's life was filled with passion, determination, and an unwavering commitment to his craft, leaving a scratch mark on the entertainment industry door. While his physical presence may no longer be with us, his legacy and impact will continue to inspire and resonate with future generations. (V)"

"Dana Elcar had a prolific career in film and television, appearing in over 100 productions, but ultimately succumbed to the complications of advanced glaucoma. (V)"

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-09 14:28:40
Author: Tucker
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