Obituary of Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper

Gary Cooper (born May 7th, 1901 in Helena, Montana) was a Film Actor who was known for his strong and quiet demeanor in his roles. He ranked No. 11 on its list of the 25 greatest male stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Gary died on May 13, 1961 and his death was a result of an aggressive case of prostate cancer that metastasized to his colon. He was 60 years old.

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Gary Cooper Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Cooper, Gary
Common Name: Gary Cooper
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Helena, Montana, United States
Birth Date: May 07, 1901
Age: 60 (at death)
Also Known As: Frank James Cooper, Coop, Cowboy Cooper, The Montana Mule, Studs (given to him by Carole Lombard)
Occupation: Film Actor

Religion: Catholic
Political Affiliation: Republican
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Brown (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Gary's Family Tree

Birth Name: Frank James Cooper
Father: Charles Henry Cooper (1865–1946)
Mother: Alice (née Brazier; 1873–1967)
Brother(s):

Arthur Cooper

Spouse/Partner:

Veronica "Rocky" Cooper (née Balfe, married 15 December 1933-13 May 1961, his death)

Daughter(s):

Maria Veronica Cooper (born September 15, 1937)

Death Notice:

Date: May 13 1961 at age 60
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Prostate cancer
Interment: buried at Sacred Hearts Cemetery, New York, U.S.

Category Tags:

Film Actor American Born on May 7th Born in 1901 Born in Montana Died in 1961 Died at age 60 Died from Prostate cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"When I go out there, I have no pity on my brother. I am out there to win."

"Until I came along all the leading men were handsome, but luckily they wrote a lot of stories about the fellow next door." (IMDB)

"My heart aches for the Loss of Gary Cooper. He was such a special and iconic star and, in my opinion, will be remembered for many years to come. (V)"

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