Obituary of Gene Kelly

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Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly (born August 12th, 1912 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was a Film Actor who was best known for being instrumental in many of the musical films of the 1940s and 1950s. Gene died on February 2nd, 1996 and his death was possibly due to issues related to an earlier stoke. He passed away at 83 years old.

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Gene Kelly Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kelly, Gene
    • Common Name: Gene Kelly
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: August 12, 1912
    • Age: 83 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Eugene Kelly
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1931-1994
    • Political Affiliation: Democrat
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

    Gene's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Eugene Curran Kelly
    • Father: James Patrick Joseph Kelly
    • Mother: Harriet Catherine Curran
    • Brother(s):
      • James Kelly
      • Fred Norbert Kelly (June 29, 1916-March 15, 2000)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Betsy Blair ​(married 1941-divorced 1957)​
      • Jeanne Coyne ​(married 1960-died 1973)​
      • Patricia Ward ​(married 1990-1996, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Timothy Kelly (born 1962, with Coyne)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Kerry Kelly (born 1942, with Blair)
      • Bridget Kelly (born 1964, with Coyne)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 02 1996 at age 83
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Film ActorDancer Singer American Born on August 12th Born in 1912 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 1996 Died at age 83 Died from Stroke

Quotable Quotes:

"[on his working experience with Debbie Reynolds while filming Singin' in the Rain (1952) (1952)] I wasn't nice to Debbie. It's a wonder she still speaks to me." (IMDB)

"After a long and successful career in Broadway and film, Gene Kelly died at the age of 82 after a long and successful career in Broadway and film. (V)"

"Gene was an iconic performer who brought joy and inspiration to audiences through his incredible talent and passion for dance, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire generations. (V)"

"Gene Kelly was a celebrated actor, singer, and dancer known for his iconic performances in musical films, but unfortunately passed away due to an undisclosed illness. (V)"

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

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