Obituary of Fred Gwynne

Fred Gwynne

Fred Gwynne (born July 10th, 1926 in New York City, New York) was a TV Actor who was best known for being cast as Herman Munster in the American TV series "The Munsters". Fred died on July 2nd, 1993 and his death was because of Pancreatic cancer. He died at the age of 66 years old.

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Fred Gwynne Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Gwynne, Fred
Common Name: Fred Gwynne
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: July 10, 1926
Age: 66 (at death)
Also Known As: Harman
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor
Active Years: 1951-1993

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Lamb Chops
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

Fred's Family Tree

Birth Name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
Father: Frederick Walker Gwynne
Mother: Dorothy Ficken Gwynne
Brother(s):

Bowers Gwynne

Sister(s):

Dorothy Gwynne

Spouse/Partner:

Deborah Flater (married 1988-1996, his death)
Jean "Foxy" Reynard (married 1952-divorced 1980)

Son(s):

Kieron (born 1952)
Evan (born 1956)
Dylan (1962-1963)

Daughter(s):

Gaynor (born 1954)
Madyn (born 1965)

Death Notice:

Date: July 02 1993 at age 66
Place: Taneytown, Maryland, United States
Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer (related complications)
Interment: buried at Sandy Mount United Methodist Church Cemetery in Finksburg, Maryland

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on July 10th Born in 1926 Born in New York Died in 1993 Died at age 66 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"[on his most famous role, 1979]: Funny thing, yesterday morning I found my youngest son and daughter watching the rerun of an old (The Munsters (1964)) episode and I said, "My God, THAT'S not still on, is it?" Well, even so, I was very lucky and it was great fun to be as much of a household product as something like Rinso. I almost wish I could do it all over again." (IMDB)

"Fred Gwynne lived a remarkable life full of talent, humor, and heart, and his passing left a void in the entertainment industry that can never be filled. (V)"

"Fred Gwynne was a highly accomplished actor and artist, known for his unforgettable roles in movies and television shows, such as "The Munsters" and "Pet Sematary." Despite his immense talent and success, his life was tragically cut short at a relatively young age. (V)"

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