Obituary of George Roy Hill

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George Roy Hill

George Roy Hill (born December 20, 1921 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) was a film director, stage director, and film actor who was best known for directing the films as “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “The Sting,” which starred Paul Newman and Robert Redford. George died on December 27, 2002 and his death was because of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He died one week after his 81st birthday.

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George Roy Hill Biography Wiki:

    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $60 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: White (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    George Roy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: George Roy Hill
    • Father: George Roy Hill
    • Mother: Helen Frances Hill (née Owens)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Louisa Horton (married 1951-divorced 1971)
    • Son(s):
      • John Hill
      • George Roy Hill III
    • Daughter(s):
      • two

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 27 2002 at age 81
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease (related complications)

Category Tags:

Film DirectorStage Director Film Actor American Born on December 20th Born in 1921 Born in MinnesotaDied in 2002Died at age 81Died from Parkinson's disease

George Roy's Notable Roles:

  • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
  • The Sting

Quotable Quotes:

"[on Julie Andrews] A gutsy lady. (IMDB)"

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George Roy Hill at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-04-18 08:43:06
Author: Stan
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