Obituary of DeForest Kelley

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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:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

    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 ActorFilm 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)"

"DeForest Kelley had a long and successful career as an actor, best known for his iconic role as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in the Star Trek franchise, and tragically passed away at the age of 79 after a battle with stomach cancer. (V)"

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-25 16:43:06
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