Obituary of Dooley Wilson

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Dooley Wilson

Arthur Dooley Wilson (born April 3, 1886 in Tyler, Texas) was a film actor, singer, and musician who was best known for his role as Sam in the 1942 film, “Casablanca” and performed its theme song, "As Time Goes By.” Dooley died on May 30, 1953 and his death was because of natural causes. He died at age 67.

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Dooley Wilson Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Willson, Dooley
    • Common Name: Dooley Wilson
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Tyler, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: April 03, 1886
    • Age: 67 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Arthur, Art
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $11 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Michelle Rodriguez

    Dooley's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Arthur Dooley WIlson
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Estelle Wilson (married 25 February 1926-1953, his death)
      • Etta B (? - 3 January 1919)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 30 1953 at age 67
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes
  • Interment: Buried at the Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles, California, United States

Category Tags:

Film ActorSinger Musician American Born on April 3rd Born in 1886 Born in Texas Died in 1953 Died at age 67 Died from Natural causes

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