Obituary of Earl Hamner

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Earl Hamner

Earl Jr. Hamner (born July 10th, 1923 in Schuyler, Virginia) was an TV Writer who was best known for working on the American TV series "The Waltons". Earl died on March 24, 2016 and his death was reportedly due to bladder cancer at the age of 92.

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Earl Hamner Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hamner, Earl Jr.
    • Common Name: Earl Hamner
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Schuyler, Virginia, United States
    • Birth Date: July 10, 1923
    • Age: 92 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Earl Hamner Jr.
    • Occupation: TV Writer
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
    • Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

    Earl Jr.'s Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Earl Henry Hamner Jr.
    • Father: Earl Henry Hamner, Sr.
    • Mother: Doris Hamner
    • Brother(s):
      • Bill Hamner
      • Clifton Hamner
      • James Hamner
      • Paul Hamner
    • Sister(s):
      • Audrey Hamner Hankins
      • Marion Hamner Hawkins
      • Nancy Hamner Jamerson
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jane Martin (1954-present)
    • Son(s):
      • Scott Hamner (born May 11, 1956)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 24 2016 at age 92
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (bladder)

Category Tags:

TV WriterAmerican Born on July 10th Born in 1923 Born in Virginia Died in 2016 Died at age 92 Died from Cancer

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"Earl Hamner Jr. had a successful career in the entertainment industry as a showrunner, screenwriter, and producer, before passing away due to natural causes. (V)"

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