Obituary of Dick Martin

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Dick Martin

Dick Martin (born as Thomas Richard Martin on January 30, 1922 in Battle Creek, Michigan) was a comedian and TV director who was best known for his role as the co-host of the American sketch comedy TV show, “Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In” from 1968 to 1973. Dick died on May 24, 2008 and his death was because of respiratory failure caused by tuberculosis. He died at age 84.

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Dick Martin Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Martin, Dick
    • Common Name: Dick Martin
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: January 30, 1922
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Thomas Martin
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1951-2002
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gray (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Dick's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Thomas Richard Martin
    • Father: William Martin
    • Mother: Ethel Martin
    • Brother(s):
      • Bob Martin
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Peggy Connelly (married 1957-divorced 1963)
      • Dolly Read (married 1978-2008, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Cary Martin
      • Richard Martin

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 24 2008 at age 86
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Respiratory failure (due to tuberculosis)

Category Tags:

ComedianTV Director American Born on January 30th Born in 1922 Born in MichiganDied in 2008Died at age 86Died from Respiratory failure

Dick's Notable Roles:

  • Rowan & Martin’s Laugh In

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
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