Obituary of DeForest Kelley

DeForest Kelley

DeForest Kelley (born January 20th, 1920 in Atlanta, Georgia) was an TV Actor who was best known for his role as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in the TV and film series "Star Trek". DeForest died on June 11th, 1999 and his death was reportedly due to Stomach cancer. He was 79 years old.

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DeForest Kelley Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kelley, DeForest
Common Name: DeForest Kelley
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Birth Date: January 20, 1920
Age: 79 (at death)
Also Known As: De Forest
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
Favorite Color: Fuchsia (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

DeForest's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jackson DeForest Kelley
Father: Ernest David Kelley
Mother: Clora Kelley (née Casey)
Brother(s):

Ernest Casey Kelley

Spouse/Partner:

Carolyn Dowling (married 7 September 1945-11 June 1999, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: June 11 1999 at age 79
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Stomach cancer
Interment: cremated and the ashes were spread over the Pacific Ocean.

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on January 20th Born in 1920 Born in Georgia Died in 1999 Died at age 79 Died from Stomach cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"[on why he chose to play Dr. McCoy instead of Mr. Spock on Star Trek (1966)] I wouldn't have been anywhere near Leonard Nimoy. He's marvelous." (IMDB)

"A disciplined bowel brings fullness to every bowl."

"DeForest Kelley's legacy as an actor and humanitarian will continue to inspire and touch the lives of people for generations to come. (V)"

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