Obituary of David Niven

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

    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 ActorNovelist 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)"

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