Obituary of Fred Willard

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Fred Willard

Frederic Charles Willard (born September 18th, 1933 in Shaker Heights, Ohio) was an TV Actor who was best known for many, usually comic including "This Is Spinal Tap", "Waiting for Guffman" and "Best in Show". Fred died on May 15th, 2020 and his death was possibly because of his old age. He was 86 years old.

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Fred Willard Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Willard, Frederic Charles
    • Common Name: Fred Willard
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: September 18, 1933
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Frederic Willard, Frederick Charles
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Frederic Charles's Family Tree

    • Father: Frederick Charles Willard
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mary Willyard (married 1968-2018, her death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Hope Willard (born 1969)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 15 2020 at age 86
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes
  • Interment: Buried in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood, California

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on September 18th Born in 1933 Born in Ohio Died in 2020 Died at age 86 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"So that was a very strange experience. But it was wonderful, I just loved working with them. Pixar is like a cartoon itself: The writers can design their own offices-it's like a fun factory. And [the film] won an Academy Award. It was the only time I went to the Academy Awards, and I was sitting way back, behind the people who did Slumdog Millionaire. Every time they won-and they won every category-the guys in front of me would stand up, with their arms up cheering. I wanted to say, "We get it-you're winning every Academy Award." I was like in the right-field bleachers. Finally, they got to Best Animated Film, and I thought this could go any way. When they said Wall-E, I was thrilled. Because Pixar are such great people, and I thought it was such a wonderful message, that movie, for kids, without hitting them over the head about making the Earth a safe place and all. Maybe when they grow up, and they're 30 years old, subliminally they'll remember that message, and think twice about throwing trash or cigarette butts away." (IMDB)

"If God dropped acid, would he see people?"

"Frederic Willard leaves behind a legacy of laughter and joy through his iconic comedic performances, touching the hearts of countless fans for generations to come. (V)"

Is Mr. Frederic Charles Willard still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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