Obituary of Don Rickles

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Don Rickles

Don Rickles (born May 8th, 1926 in New York City, New York) was a Comedian who was best known for being an "insult comic". Don died quietly on April 6th, 2017 and his death was because of kidney failure. He was 90 years old.

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Don Rickles Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rickles, Don
    • Common Name: Don Rickles
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: May 08, 1926
    • Age: 90 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mr. Warmth, The Merchant of Venom, Glass Head, Donald Rickles
    • Occupation: Comedian
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Doritos Chips
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

    Don's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Donald Jay Rickles
    • Father: Max Rickles
    • Mother: Etta (née Feldman) Rickles
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Barbara Rickles (married 14 March 1965-2017, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Larry Rickles
    • Daughter(s):
      • Mindy Mann (née Rickles)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 06 2017 at age 90
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure
  • Interment: Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery.

Category Tags:

ComedianAmerican Born on May 8th Born in 1926 Born in New York Died in 2017 Died at age 90 Died from Kidney failure

Quotable Quotes:

"If I were to insult people and mean it, that wouldn't be funny." (IMDB)

"Don Rickles was a master of th ehumor Delivering jokes like a acid-tongued Monk. His death caused an outpouring of sadness and grief across America. (V)"

"Don Rickles will always be remembered as a legendary comedian and entertainer who brought joy and laughter to millions of people throughout his extraordinary career. (V)"

"Don Rickles was an iconic comedian, actor, and author known for his sharp wit and insult comedy, who passed away after a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-02 18:03:17
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