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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- 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: Al Pacino
- 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
- Date: December 27 2002 at age 81
- Place: New York City, New York, United States
- Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease (related complications)
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
- The Sting
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Film DirectorStage 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
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"[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)"
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