Obituary of Fred Astaire

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Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire (born May 10th, 1899 in Omaha, Nebraska) was a Film Actor who was known for appearing many Hollywood musical movies during the age of Classical Hollywood cinema. Fred died on June 22nd, 1987 because of old age at the age of 88 years.

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Fred Astaire Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Astaire, Fred
    • Common Name: Fred Astaire
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska, United States
    • Birth Date: May 10, 1899
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Freddie, Frederic
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1904-1981
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

    Fred's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Frederic Austerlitz Jr.
    • Father: Frederic Austerlitz (1868-1923)
    • Mother: Johanna "Ann" (née Geilus, 1878-975)
    • Sister(s):
      • Adele Astaire (September 10, 1896- January 25, 1981)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Phyllis Livingston Potter ​(married 1933-died 1954)​
      • Robyn Smith ​(married 1980-1987, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 22 1987 at age 88
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old age (not specified)
  • Interment: buried at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Chatsworth, California.

Category Tags:

Film ActorDancer American Born on May 10th Born in 1899 Born in Nebraska Died in 1987 Died at age 88 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"I have never had anything that I can remember in the business - and that includes all the movies and the stage shows and everything - that I didn't enjoy. I didn't like some of the small-time vaudeville, because we weren't going on and getting better. Aside from that, I didn't dislike anything." (IMDB)

"I've never laughed as hard, I've never done more silly things until my mind started to die and wither."

"The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself."

"In male fashion, Astaire acted and danced his way to stardom. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 1948 and bravely fought the disease. He died in 1957, aged 53, with a smile on his face. (V)"

"Fred Astaire's legacy continues to live on through his timeless performances, captivating audiences with his grace, talent, and charm. (V)"

Is Mr. Fred Astaire still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Fred Astaire at IMDB

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