Obituary of Frank Gifford

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Frank Gifford

Frank Gifford (born August 16th, 1930 in Santa Monica, California) was an TV Personality who was best known for being an American football player and then TV sportscaster. Francis died on August 9th, 2015 and his death was possibly because of old age at 84.

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Frank Gifford Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gifford, Frank
    • Common Name: Frank Gifford
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
    • Birth Date: August 16, 1930
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Francis
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

    Frank's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Francis Newton Gifford
    • Father: Weldon Gifford
    • Mother: Lola Mae Gifford (née Hawkins)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Kathie Lee Gifford (October 18, 1986-2015, his death)
      • Astrid Gifford (11 March 1978-1986, divorced)
      • Maxine Avis Ewart (13 January 1952-1976, divorced)
    • Son(s):
      • Cody Newton Gifford (born March 22, 1990, with Kathie Lee)
      • Kyle Gifford (with Maxine Ewart)
      • Jeff Gifford (with Maxine Ewart)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Cassidy Erin Gifford (born August 2, 1993, with Kathie Lee)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 09 2015 at age 84
  • Place: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityFootball Player American Born on August 16th Born in 1930 Born in California Died in 2015 Died at age 84 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Frank Gifford was a true legend in the world of football who will always be remembered for his incredible passion for the game, and unwavering determination, even long after his final whistle blew. (V)"

"Frank Gifford was a legendary athlete and broadcaster, known for his successful career in the NFL and his insightful coverage on "Monday Night Football," but his life was tragically cut short due to unforeseen circumstances. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-01 08:43:12
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