Obituary of Gene Autry

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Gene Autry

Orvon Grover “Gene” Autry (born September 29, 1907 in Tioga, Texas) was a film actor, singer, and stunt performer who was best known for being the film industry’s favorite singing cowboy. Gene died on October 2, 1998 and his death was because of lymphoma. He died three days after his 91st birthday.

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Gene Autry Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Autry, Gene
    • Common Name: Gene Autry
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Tioga, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: September 29, 1907
    • Age: 91 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Singing Cowboy, Gene Michaels, Orvon Autry
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1925-1964
    • Net Worth: $500 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Silver (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Gene's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Orvon Grover Autry
    • Father: Delbert Autry (1883-1968)
    • Mother: Elnora Ozment (1882-1932)
    • Brother(s):
      • Dudley Douglas Autry (1919-1962)
    • Sister(s):
      • Veda Marie Autry Coppola (1911-2000)
      • Wilma Geneva Autry Glessiner (1913-1993)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ina Mae Spivey (married 1932-1980, her death)
      • Jackie Autry (married 1981-1998, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 02 1998 at age 91
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lymphoma
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorSinger Stunt Performer American Born on September 29th Born in 1907 Born in Texas Died in 1998 Died at age 91 Died from Lymphoma

Quotable Quotes:

"The legacy of Gene Autry lives on through his iconic music and wonderful films, forever inspiring several generations and leaving an everlasting impact on the entertainment industry. (V)"

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Gene Autry at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-21 18:12:00
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