Obituary of Fred Rogers

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Fred Rogers

Fred McFeely Rogers (born March 20, 1928 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania) was a TV producer and host who was best known for being on the American TV show for children, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”. Fred died on February 27, 2003 and his death was because of stomach cancer. He died at age 74.

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Fred Rogers Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rogers, Fred
    • Common Name: Fred Rogers
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: March 20, 1928
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mister Rogers
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Presbyterian Pastor
    • Net Worth: $3 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Franks Hot Sauce
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Fred's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Fred McFeely Rogers
    • Father: James Rogers
    • Mother: Nancy Rogers (née McFeely)
    • Sister(s):
      • Nancy Elaine Crozier
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Joanne Rogers (married 1952-2003, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • James Byrd Rogers
      • John Rogers

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 27 2003 at age 74
  • Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stomach cancer
  • Funeral Arrangements: Private funeral held for Rogers in Unity Chapel on March 1, 2003
  • Interment: Buried in Unity Cemetery

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityTV Producer American Born on March 20th Born in 1928 Born in PennsylvaniaDied in 2003Died at age 74Died from Stomach cancer

Fred's Notable Roles:

  • Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

Quotable Quotes:

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." To this day, especially in times of "disaster", I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers—so many caring people in this world."

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

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Fred Rogers on Wikipedia.org
Fred Rogers at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-03-21 10:52:59
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