Obituary of Gig Young

Gig Young

Gig Young (born on November 4th, 1913) 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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Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Young, Gig
Common Name: Gig Young
Birth Name: Byron Elsworth Barr
Gender: Male
Birthplace: St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S.
Birth Date: November 04, 1913
Age: 64 (at death)
Category/Genre: Film-Actor

Nationality: American
Spouse/Partner:
- Kim Schmidt (27 September 1978-19 October 1978) her death
- Elaine Young (18 September 1963 - 23 November 1966 divorced)
- Elizabeth Montgomery (28 December 1956 - January 1963 divorced)
- Sheila Stapler (2 August 1940 - 1947 divorced)
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Mother:
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Children:
- Jennifer (b.April 1964)

Death Notice:

Date: October 19, 1978
Place: New York City, New York, U.S.
Cause of Death: Suicide (gunshot)
Interment: Buried in the Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville, North Carolina

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Last Updated: 2021-04-09 11:24:36
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