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 (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    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 YorkDied in 2017Died at age 90Died from Kidney failure

Quotable Quotes:

"All wrong-doing arises because of mind. If mind is transformed can wrong-doing remain?"

"We allow no geniuses around our Studio."

"If God dropped acid, would he see people?"

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

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

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

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Don Rickles on Wikipedia.org
Don Rickles at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
Author: Stan
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