Obituary of George Gaynes

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George Gaynes

George Gaynes (born May 16th, 1917 in Helsinki, Finland) was a Film Actor who was best known for his role as Eric Lassard in the movie "Police Academy". George died on February 15th, 2016 and his death was possibly because of old age. He was 98 when he passed on.

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George Gaynes Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gaynes, George
    • Common Name: George Gaynes
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland
    • Birth Date: May 16, 1917
    • Age: 98 (at death)
    • Also Known As: George Jongejans
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1940-2016
    • Political Affiliation: Democrat
    • Nationality: Dutch
    • Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

    George's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: George Jongejans
    • Father: Gerrit Jongejans
    • Mother: Iya Grigorievna De Gay
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Allyn Ann McLerie (married 20 December 1953-2016, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 15 2016 at age 98
  • Place: North Bend, Washington, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Dutch Born on May 16th Born in 1917 Died in 2016 Died at age 98 Died from Natural causes

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"George Gaynes life spanned 29 years and he passed away at the age of 92 on February 25, 2003. In that time, he released over 60 albums and toured throughout the United States and Europe. (V)"

"George Gaynes had a remarkable life filled with remarkable achievements and his legacy will live on forever. (V)"

"George Gaynes had a thriving career in Hollywood, with memorable roles in popular sitcoms and films; unfortunately, he passed away after a long battle with illness. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-22 08:43:09
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