Obituary of Del Close

Del Close

Del Close (born March 9, 1934 in Manhattan, Kansas) was a film actor, writer, and academic who was best known for coaching many popular comedians and comic actors of the late twentieth century. He was also the co-founder of the "Oi" improv theatre training centre. Del died on March 4, 1999 and his death was because of emphysema. He died too soon at the age of 64 just 5 days before his 64th birthday.

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Del Close Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Close, Del
Common Name: Del Close
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Birth Date: April 09, 1934
Age: 64 (at death)
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Active Years: 1960-1999

Religion: Paganism
Net Worth: $3 to $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

Del's Family Tree

Birth Name: Del Close
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Death Notice:

Date: March 04 1999 at age 64
Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Cause of Death: Emphysema
Interment: Interred at Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois

Category Tags:

Film Actor Writer Academic American Born on April 9th Born in 1934 Born in Kansas Died in 1999 Died at age 64 Died from Emphysema

Quotable Quotes:

"Del Close was a comedic genius and mentor who left a lasting impact on the world of improv and comedy with his groundbreaking techniques and teachings. (V)"

"Del Close had a successful and prolific professional life as a renowned American actor, writer, and teacher, but unfortunately his life was cut short due to health complications. (V)"

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