Obituary of Doug McClure

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Doug McClure

Douglas Osborne McClure (born May 11, 1935 in Glendale, California) was a TV actor and film actor who was best known for his role as Trampas in the 1962-1971 western TV series, “The Virginian”. He later played the role of police chief Kyle Applegate on the 1987 sitcom, “Out of this World.” Doug died on February 5, 1995 and his death was because of lung cancer. He died too soon at age 59.

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Doug McClure Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: McClure, Doug
    • Common Name: Doug McClure
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Glendale, California, United States
    • Birth Date: May 11, 1935
    • Age: 59 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Douglas, Douggie
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1956-1995
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

    Doug's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Douglas Osborne McClure
    • Father: Donald Reed McClure
    • Mother: Clara Elsie McClure (née Barker)
    • Brother(s):
      • Donald Reed McClure Jr.
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Faye Brash (married 1957-divorced 1961)
      • Barbara Luna (married 1961-divorced 1963)
      • Helen Crane (married 1965-divorced 1968)
      • Diane Soldani (married 1970-divorced 1979)
      • Diane Furnberg (married 1979-1995, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tané McClure
      • Valerie McClure

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 05 1995 at age 59
  • Place: Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, California

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on May 11th Born in 1935 Born in California Died in 1995 Died at age 59 Died from Lung cancer

Doug's Notable Roles:

  • The Virginian
  • Out of this World

Quotable Quotes:

"Doug McClure lived an incredibly full and impactful life that touched the hearts of many, even long after his passing. (V)"

"Doug, as we all know, had a successful professional life as an American actor. I think he was mostly known for his roles in Western and sci-fi films, but unfortunately, his life was cut short due to illness at the age of 59. (V)"

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