Obituary of David Niven

David Niven

James David Graham Niven (born March 1, 1910 in London, United Kingdom) was a film actor and novelist who was best known for his role as Major Pollock in the 1958 American film, “Separate Tables.” David died on July 29, 1983 and his death was because of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He died at age 73.

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David Niven Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Niven, David
Common Name: David Niven
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: London, England
Birth Date: March 01, 1910
Age: 73 (at death)
Also Known As: James Niven
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- Novelist

Net Worth: $100 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
Favorite Color: Rust
Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Favorite Actor:

David's Family Tree

Birth Name: James David Graham Niven
Father: William Edward Graham Niven
Mother: Henriette Julia Degacher
Spouse/Partner:

Primula Susan Rollo (married 1940-1946, her death)
Hjördis Genburg (married 1948-1983, his death)

Son(s):

David Niven Jr.
Jamie Niven

Daughter(s):

Kristina Niven
Fiona Niven

Death Notice:

Date: July 29 1983 at age 73
Place: Château-d'Oex, Switzerland
Cause of Death: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Interment: Buried on August 2, 1983 at the local cemetery of Château-d'Œx, Switzerland

Category Tags:

Film Actor Novelist British Born on March 1st Born in 1910 Died in 1983 Died at age 73 Died from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

David's Notable Roles:

Separate Tables

Quotable Quotes:

"I've been lucky enough to win an Oscar, write a best-seller-my other dream would be to have a painting in the Louvre. The only way that's going to happen is if I paint a dirty one on the wall of the gentlemen's lavatory." (IMDB)

"David Niven’s remarkable life and legacy continues to inspire countless individuals, even long after his passing. (V)"

"David Niven had a successful professional career as an actor, receiving critical acclaim and numerous awards, before passing away at the age of 73 after battling a long-term illness. (V)"

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