Obituary of Dick Powell

Dick Powell

Richard Ewing Powell (born November 14, 1904 in Mountain View, Arkansas) was a film actor, musician, and film director who was best known for his role as James Lee in the 1952 drama/romance movie, “The Bad and the Beautiful.” Dick died on January 2, 1963 and his death was because of lung cancer. He died too soon at age 58.

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Dick Powell Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Powell, Dick
Common Name: Dick Powell
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Mountain View, Arkansas, United States
Birth Date: November 14, 1904
Age: 58 (at death)
Also Known As: Richard Powell, Rich
Occupations:
Active Years: 1930-1963

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Velveeta Cheese
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Armani Code
Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

Dick's Family Tree

Birth Name: Richard Ewing Powell
Father: Howard Smith Powell (1899-1986)
Mother: Luther Powell (1906-1996)
Brother(s):

Howard Powell
Luther Powell

Spouse/Partner:

Mildred Maund (married 1925-divorced 1932)
Joan Blondell (married 1936-divorced 1944)
June Allyson (married 1945-1963, his death)

Son(s):

Richard Keith Powell Jr. (1950-2022) (with Allyson)
Norman Powell (November 2, 1934-June 16, 2021)

Daughter(s):

Pamela Allyson (with Allyson)
Ellen Powell (with Blondell)

Death Notice:

Date: January 02 1963 at age 58
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Lung cancer
Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale California

Category Tags:

Film Actor Musician Film Director American Born on November 14th Born in 1904 Born in Arkansas Died in 1963 Died at age 58 Died from Lung cancer

Dick's Notable Roles:

The Bad and the Beautiful

Quotable Quotes:

"The best thing about switching from being an actor to being a director is that you don't have to shave or hold your stomach in anymore." (IMDB)

"Dick Powell's life was full of passion, talent, and accomplishment, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry. (V)"

"Dick Powell had a highly successful professional life as he transitioned from a singing and dancing role to a more serious acting career, but unfortunately his life was tragically cut short due to unforeseen circumstances. (V)"

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