Obituary of David Letterman

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David Letterman

David Letterman (born April 12th, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana) was a TV Personality who was best known as the retired host of the American late night talk show "Late Night with David Letterman". Dave died on March 16th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a long existing heart condition. His death was not because of his beard, as many have pondered. He was getting old and hairy at 78 years.

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David Letterman Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Letterman, David
    • Common Name: David Letterman
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    • Birth Date: April 12, 1947
    • Age: 78
    • Also Known As: Dave Letterman
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1970-Present
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Lays Ripple Chips
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    David's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: David Michael Letterman
    • Father: Harry Joe Letterman (1915-1973)
    • Mother: Dorothy Letterman (née Hofert; 1921-2017)
    • Sister(s):
      • Janice Letterman
      • Gretchen Letterman
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Regina Lasko (married 19 March 2009-present)
      • Michelle Cook (married 1969-divorced 13 October 1978)
    • Son(s):
      • Harry Joseph Letterman (born November 3, 2003)

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityComedian American Born on April 12th Born in 1947 Born in Indiana Died from

Quotable Quotes:

"I always liked the bit with Chris under the seats."

"David Letterman will always be remembered for his wit, charm, and iconic contributions to late-night television, leaving a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain for generations to come. (V)"

"David Letterman was a some times beloved late-night television host and comedic icon until his unexpected passing rocked the entertainment industry. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-01-20 12:04:13
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