Obituary of Ed Sullivan

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Ed Sullivan

Edward Vincent Sullivan (born September 28, 1901 in Harlem, New York) was a TV personality and sportscaster who was best known for hosting the longest running primetime variety show in the history of TV called, “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Ed died on October 13, 1974 and his death was because of esophageal cancer. He died at age 73.

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Ed Sullivan Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Sullivan, Edward
    • Common Name: Ed Sullivan
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Harlem, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: September 28, 1901
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Edward
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $20 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Edward's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Edward Vincent Sullivan
    • Father: Peter Arthur Sullivan
    • Mother: Elizabeth F. Sullivan (née Smith)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sylvia Weinstein (married 1930-1973, her death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Sullivan Precht

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 13 1974 at age 73
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Esophageal Cancer
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York
  • Interment: Buried at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, United States

Category Tags:

TV PersonalitySportscaster American Born on September 28th Born in 1901 Born in New YorkDied in 1974Died at age 73Died from Esophageal Cancer

Edward's Notable Roles:

  • The Ed Sullivan Show

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Ed Sullivan on Wikipedia.org

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
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