Obituary of David Claessen

David Claessen

David Claessen (born January 1st, 1955 in Washington, California) was a Cinematographer who was best known for being the ex-husband of the TV host, Whoopi Goldberg. David died on April 26th, 2025 (TBV) and his sudden death was possibly because of an incident in a rubber factory.

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David Claessen Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Claessen, David
Common Name: David Claessen
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Haarlem, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Birth Date: March 06, 1959
Age: 66
Also Known As: Dave
Occupation: Cinematographer

Nationality: Dutch
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

David's Family Tree

Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Whoopi Goldberg (married 1 September 1986-divorced 1988)
Karen Green (married 1992-divorced 2002)
Taiye Selasi (married 2013)

Daughter(s):

Alexandrea Dean (née Martin, born 1973)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Cinematographer Dutch Born on March 6th Born in 1959

Quotable Quotes:

"People are sheep. TV is the shepherd."

"As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again."

"He was an amazing husband and father, and we will all miss him dearly. (V)"

"David Claessen left an indelible mark on this world through his passion for life and dedication to making a difference in the lives of others. Though he is no longer with us, his legacy and impact will live on for generations to come. (V)"

Is Mr. David Claessen still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.