Obituary of George Roy Hill

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:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Hill, George Roy
Common Name: George Roy Hill
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Birth Date: December 20, 1921
Age: 81 (at death)
Occupations:

Religion: Roman Catholic
Net Worth: $60 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

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):

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 Director Stage Director Film Actor American Born on December 20th Born in 1921 Born in Minnesota Died in 2002 Died at age 81 Died 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)

"George Roy Hill was an iconic filmmaker who left an everlasting impact on the world with his artistry and talent. (V)"

"George Roy Hill had a successful professional life as a renowned director, producer, and screenwriter, but sadly passed away after battling a long illness. (V)"

Is Mr. George Roy Hill still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.