Obituary of Don Ameche

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Don Ameche

Don Ameche (born May 31, 1908 in Kenosha, Wisconsin) was a film actor, comedian, and stage actor who was best known for being a major American radio star in the early 1930s, which led to be a popular actor in the late 1930’s and 1940s. Don died on December 6, 1993 and his death was because of prostate cancer. He died at age 85.

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Don Ameche Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ameche, Don
    • Common Name: Don Ameche
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
    • Birth Date: May 31, 1908
    • Age: 85 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1935-1993
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Brown
    • Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Will Smith

    Don's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Dominic Felix Amici
    • Father: Felice Amici (1873-1958)
    • Mother: Barbara Etta Amici (1888-1968)
    • Brother(s):
      • Jim Ameche (born August 6, 1915-died February 4, 1983)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Honore Prendergast (married 1932-1986, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Dominic Ameche
      • Thomas Ameche (1939-2019)
      • Ronald Ameche (1935-2002)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Connie Ameche (1945-2007)
      • Bonnie Ameche
      • Lonnie Ameche (deceased)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 06 1993 at age 85
  • Place: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
  • Cause of Death: Prostate cancer
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes buried at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Asbury, Iowa

Category Tags:

Film ActorComedian Stage Actor American Born on May 31st Born in 1908 Born in Wisconsin Died in 1993 Died at age 85 Died from Prostate cancer

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