Obituary of David Cryer

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David Cryer

Donald Cryer (born March 8th, 1936 in Evanston, Illinois) was a Stage Actor who was best known for his role in the Broadway production of "The Phantom of the Opera". David died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of old age (although David claims that he is not dead). He was fairly old at 89.

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David Cryer Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Cryer, Donald
    • Common Name: David Cryer
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: March 08, 1936
    • Age: 89
    • Also Known As: Dave
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1967-1991
    • Political Affiliation: Carolyn Elizabeth Cryer (daughter)
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Jif Peanut Butter
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    Donald's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Donald David Cryer Jr.
    • Father: Donald Walter Cryer
    • Mother: Pauline Cryer (née Spitler, 1910-1952)
    • Brother(s):
      • Daniel Walter Cryer
      • Jonathan Douglas Cryer
    • Sister(s):
      • Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Crier
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Gretchen Kiger Cryer (married 1958-divorced1971)
      • Margaret Elizabeth "Britt" Swanson Cryer (married 1973-2018)
    • Son(s):
      • Jon Cryer (born April 16, 1965)
      • Daniel Russell Cryer
      • William David "Bill" Cryer
    • Daughter(s):
      • Robin Cryer Hyland
      • Rachel Britt Saul

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Stage ActorFilm Actor American Born on March 8th Born in 1936 Born in Illinois

Quotable Quotes:

"Donald Cryer was a great man who loved life and loved his family. He is missed very much. (V)"

"Mr. Cryer lived a fairly good life full of passion, perseverance, and kindness, leaving an unforgettable legacy that will continue to inspire others long after his passing. (V)"

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

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Community Comments:

Donald Cryer: I am listed as dead. Whoops! I am 86 and very much alive, still singing my heart out. Thanks for updating.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-06 11:50:32
Author: Tucker
Confirmation: David Cryer on Wikipedia


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