Obituary of George Roy Hill

[ edit ]

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.

Please help us remember the life of George Roy Hill by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

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 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)"

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

Recent Deaths:

Terry Carter
Died April 23rd, 2024 in Manhattan, New York
Carl Erskine
Died April 16th, 2024 in Anderson, United States
Ron Thompson
Died April 13th, 2024 in Los Angeles, United States
Eleanor Coppola
Died April 12th, 2024 in Rutherford, United States
Meg Bennett
Died April 11th, 2024 in Los Angeles, United States

More Celebrity Bios:

Brian De Palma
Born: September 11th 1940 in Newark, United States
Joel Coen
Born: November 29th 1954 in St. Louis Park, United States
Robert Zemeckis
Born: May 14th 1952 in Chicago, United States
Dan Trachtenberg
Born: May 11th 1981 in Philadelphia, United States
Hermine Huntgeburth
Born: November 13th 1957 in Paderborn, Germany

Related Links:

George Roy Hill on Wikipedia.org
George Roy Hill at IMDB

Community Comments:

Be the first to comment on George Roy's obituary.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-04-18 08:43:06
Author: Stan
Confirmation: George Roy Hill on Wikipedia


Contact Us  Terms of Use  Privacy Policy