Obituary of Gig Young

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:
- Film Actor
- TV Actor
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 Actor TV 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)"

Is Mr. Gig Young still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.