Obituary of Darren McGavin

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Darren McGavin

Darren McGavin (born May 7th, 1922 in Spokane, Washington) was a TV Actor who was best known for starred in the American TV series "Riverboat" in the early 1960s. Darren died on February 25th, 2006 and his death was said to be due to cardiovascular disease. He was about 83 years old when he passed away.

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Darren McGavin Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: McGavin, Darren
    • Common Name: Darren McGavin
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Spokane, Washington, United States
    • Birth Date: May 07, 1922
    • Age: 83 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1944-2003
    • Political Affiliation: Democrat
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Lamb Chops
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

    Darren's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Lyle Richardson
    • Father: Reed D. Richardson
    • Mother: Grace Mitton Watson (née Bogart)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Anita Williams ​(married 1942-divorced 1943)​
      • Melanie York ​(married 1944-divorced 1969)​
      • Kathie Browne ​(married 1969-died 2003)
    • Son(s):
      • York McGavin
      • Bogart McGavin
    • Daughter(s):
      • Bridget McGavin
      • Megan McGavin

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 25 2006 at age 83
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cardiovascular disease
  • Interment: buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, in California, United States

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Stage Actor American Born on May 7th Born in 1922 Born in Washington Died in 2006 Died at age 83 Died from Cardiovascular disease

Quotable Quotes:

"[on the character of Carl Kolchak] Kolchak is the seeker of truth who will break that veil of secrecy. That's the initial springboard for the character and that's what I always want to play. All the network saw were these cockamamie monsters. There are more bloodsuckers in Beverly Hills than you can ever put on television. Who knows what's going on in the White house or big business or the halls of Congress or the oil companies. Kolchak really wants to get in there and expose all of the true monsters that are affecting our lives. He's a kind of folk hero who's battling the forces of evil that we can't pin down ourselves and deal with. That's what Kolchak told us at the end of every show. "It's true. Don't you understand? It's true."" (IMDB)

"Mister McGavin lived an incredible and impactful life, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all the folks he new before he died. (V)"

"Darren McGavin had a successful professional life as an American actor, known for his roles in numerous films and television shows, before ultimately passing away due to natural causes. (V)"

Is Mr. Darren McGavin 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 14:26:36
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