Obituary of Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas Elton Fairbanks Jr. (born December 9, 1909 in New York City) was a film actor, film producer, and military personnel who was best known for starring in popular movies like “The Prisoner of Zenda,” “Gunga Din” and “The Corsican Brothers.” Douglas died on May 7, 2000 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at age 90.

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Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Fairbanks Jr., Douglas
    • Common Name: Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: December 09, 1909
    • Age: 90 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Doug
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1916-1997
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    Douglas's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Douglas Elton Fairbanks Jr.
    • Father: Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939)
    • Mother: Anna Beth Sully (1886-1967)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Joan Crawford (married 1929-divorced 1933)
      • Mary Lee Eppling (married 1939-1988, her death)
      • Vera Shelton (married 1991-2000, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Victoria Fairbanks
      • Daphne Fairbanks (1940-2016)
      • Melissa Fairbanks

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 07 2000 at age 90
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Interment: Buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorFilm Producer Military Personnel American Born on December 9th Born in 1909 Born in New York Died in 2000 Died at age 90 Died from Heart attack

Douglas's Notable Roles:

  • The Prisoner of Zenda
  • Gunga Din
  • The Corsican Brothers

Quotable Quotes:

"I was only saying to the Queen the other day how I hate name dropping . . ." (IMDB)

"Douglas Fairbanks Jr.'s life was filled with charisma, talent, and a legendary legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was a highly successful actor known for his dashing charm and athleticism, but unfortunately his life was cut short due to complications from a heart condition. (V)"

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