Obituary of Gig Young

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Gig Young

Gig Young (born November 4th, 1913 in St. Cloud, Minnesota) was a Film Actor who was best known for his role in the movie "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?". Gig died on October 19th, 1978 and his death was possibly because of an apparent murder suicide. He was 64 years old.

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Gig Young Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Young, Gig
    • Common Name: Gig Young
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
    • Birth Date: November 04, 1913
    • Age: 64 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Byron Barr
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1940-1978
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    Gig's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Byron Elsworth Barr
    • Father: John Barr
    • Mother: Emma Barr
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Kim Schmidt (27 September 1978-19 October 1978, her death)
      • Elaine Young (married 18 September 1963-divorced 23 November 1966)
      • Elizabeth Montgomery (married 28 December 1956-divorced January 1963)
      • Sheila Stapler (married 2 August 1940-divorced 1947)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jennifer (born April 1964)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 19 1978 at age 64
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (by gunshot)
  • Interment: Buried in the Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville, North Carolina

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on November 4th Born in 1913 Born in Minnesota Died in 1978 Died at age 64 Died from Suicide

Quotable Quotes:

"My specialties are corpses, unconscious people and people snoring in spectacular epics." (IMDB)

"Despite his tragic end, Gig Young's life and career were filled with unforgettable performances and immense talent that will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come. (V)"

"Gig Young was a highly-regarded actor, known for his charismatic performances and versatile range, but his career was abruptly cut short due to tragic circumstances. (V)"

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