Obituary of Ernest Borgnine

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Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine (born January 24th, 1917 in Hamden, Connecticut) was an TV Actor who was known for many movies and TV shows over his six decade career. Ernest died on July 8th, 2012 and his death was reportedly because of kidney (renal) failure. He was 95 years old when he passed away in Los Angeles.

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Ernest Borgnine Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Borgnine, Ernest
    • Common Name: Ernest Borgnine
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Hamden, Connecticut, United States
    • Birth Date: January 24, 1917
    • Age: 95 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ermes Effron, Ermes Borgnino, Ernie
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

    Ernest's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Anthony Charles Edwards
    • Father: Camillo Borgnino (1891–1975)
    • Mother: Anna Borgnino (née Boselli; 1894–c. 1949)
    • Sister(s):
      • Evelyn Velardi (1926-2012)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Tova Borgnine (married 24 February 1973-his death)
      • Donna Rancourt (married 30 June 1965-divorced 1 January 1972)
      • Ethel Merman (married 26 June 1964-divorced 28 July 1964)
      • Rhoda Kemins (married 2 September 1949-divorced 29 August 1958)
    • Son(s):
      • Cristopher Borgnine (born August 9, 1969)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Nancee Borgnine (born May 28, 1952)
      • Sharon Borgnine (born August 5, 1965)
      • Diana Borgnine (born December 29, 1970)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 08 2012 at age 95
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure
  • Interment: cremated, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California, United States

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on January 24th Born in 1917 Born in Connecticut Died in 2012 Died at age 95 Died from Kidney failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Spencer Tracy was the first actor I've seen who could just look down into the dirt and command a scene. He played a set-up with Robert Ryan that way [in Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)]. He's looking down at the road and then he looks at Ryan at just the precise, right minute. I tell you, Rob could've stood on his head and zipped open his fly and the scene would've still been Mr. Tracy's." (IMDB)

"Ernest Borgnine's remarkable life and legacy will continue to inspire and entertain generations to come. (V)"

"Ernest Borgnine had a prolific career in Hollywood, starring in a wide range of films and TV shows, and became known for his versatile acting skills. Sadly, his death was a great loss for the entertainment industry. (V)"

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