Obituary of Doug Henning

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Doug Henning

Douglas James Henning (born May 3, 1947 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) was a magician and politician who was best known for being one of the most famous illusionists in the world during the 1970's and early 80's. Doug died on February 7, 2000 and his death was because of liver cancer. He died too soon at age 52.

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Doug Henning Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Henning, Doug
    • Common Name: Doug Henning
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Birth Date: May 03, 1947
    • Age: 52 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Transcendental
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

    Doug's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Douglas James Henning
    • Father: Clarke Henning
    • Mother: Shirley Jean Henning
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Barbara De Angelis (married 20 December 1977-divorced 1981)
      • Debby Douillard (married 6 December 1981-2000, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 07 2000 at age 52
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Liver cancer
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean off Redondo Beach, California

Category Tags:

MagicianPolitician Canadian Born on May 3rd Born in 1947 Born in Manitoba Died in 2000 Died at age 52 Died from Liver cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Mister Henning lived an odd life, showing off for audiences with his magic and inspiring countless others through his creativity, passion, and kindness. (V)"

"Doug Henning was a renowned magician who captivated audiences with his exceptional illusions, however his untimely death shocked the world and left fans mourning his loss. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-02 13:23:55
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