Obituary of Fred Berry

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Fred Berry

Fred Allen Berry (born March 19, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a TV actor and dancer who was best known for his role as Freddie “Rerun” Stubbs on the 1970s American TV series, “What’s Happening!!” Fred died on October 21, 2003 and his death was reportedly because complications from a stroke. He died too soon when he was just 52.

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Fred Berry Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Berry, Fred
    • Common Name: Fred Berry
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
    • Birth Date: March 19, 1951
    • Age: 52 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1972-2003
    • Religion: Baptist
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
    • Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

    Fred's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Fred Allen Berry
    • Father: Nelson Berry
    • Mother: Mae Berry
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Franchesska Berry (married 1978-divorced 1980)
      • Carol Ann Ross (married 1984-divorced 1991)
      • Darlene Bitten (married 1994-divorced 1999)
      • Essie Berry (married 1999-2003, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Fred Berry Jr.
    • Daughter(s):
      • Portia Berry Allen
      • DeShannon Berry

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 21 2003 at age 52
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke (related complications)
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

TV ActorDancer American Born on March 19th Born in 1951 Born in Missouri Died in 2003 Died at age 52 Died from Stroke

Fred's Notable Roles:

  • What’s Happening!!

Quotable Quotes:

"Fred Berry was an American singer and songwriter who popularized the soulful sound of Motown. He was killed in 1990 at the age of 52 after a long battle with heart disease. (V)"

"Fred Berry was a talented performer who brought joy and laughter to countless people through his energetic and iconic role as Rerun on the hit show "What's Happening!!". (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-07-03 08:43:04
Author: Stan
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