Obituary of George Sanders

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George Sanders

George Sanders (born January 1st, 1917 in Washington, California) was a Film Actor who was best known for being one of the husbands of actress Zsa Zsa Gabor. George died on April 25th, 1972 and his sudden death was reportedly due to suicide at 55 years old.

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George Sanders Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Sanders, George
    • Common Name: George Sanders
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Washington, California, United States
    • Birth Date: January 01, 1917
    • Age: 55 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1929-1972
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

    George's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: George Henry Sanders
    • Father: Henry Sanders
    • Mother: Margaret Sanders (née Kolbe)
    • Brother(s):
      • one
    • Sister(s):
      • one
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Magda Gabor (married 5 December 1970-divorced 1971)
      • Benita Hume (married 10 February 1959-1 November 1967, her death)
      • Zsa Zsa Gabor (married 1949-divorced 1954)
      • Susan Larson (married 1940-divorced 1949)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Constance Francesca Gabor Hilton "Francesca Hilton" (born 1947)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 25 1972 at age 55
  • Place: Castelldefels, Barcelona, Spain
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (barbiturate overdose)

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on January 1st Born in 1917 Born in California Died in 1972 Died at age 55 Died from Suicide

Quotable Quotes:

"A woman, a dog and a walnut tree, the more you beat them, the better they be." (IMDB)

"They call me Mister Saggy Pants!"

"George Sanders lived a remarkable life filled with talent, charisma, and a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"George Sanders was a talented actor with a prolific career, but unfortunately ended his life by taking his own in tragic circumstances. (V)"

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