Obituary of Groucho Marx

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Groucho Marx

Julius Henry “Groucho” Marx (born October 2, 1890 in New York City, New York) was a comedian, film actor, and writer who was best known for having a master of quick wit and being one of America's greatest comedians. Groucho died on August 19, 1977 and his death was because of pneumonia. He died at age 86.

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Groucho Marx Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Marx, Groucho
    • Common Name: Groucho Marx
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 02, 1890
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Julius Marx
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $2.6 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    Groucho's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Julius Henry Marx
    • Father: Samuel Marx (born Simon Marx; October 23, 1859-May 10, 1933)
    • Mother: Minnie Marx (born Miene Schönberg, 9 November 1864-13 September 1929)
    • Brother(s):
      • Harpo Marx (born November 23, 1888-died September 28, 1964)
      • Chico Marx (born March 27, 1887-died October 11, 1961)
      • Zeppo Marx (born February 25, 1901-died November 30, 1979)
      • Gummo Marx (born October 23, 1893-died April 21, 1977)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ruth Johnson (married 4 February 1920-divorced 15 July 1942)
      • Kay Marvis (married 24 February 1945-divorced 12 May 1951)
      • Eden Hartford (married 17 July 1954-divorced 4 December 1969)
    • Son(s):
      • Arthur Marx (July 21, 1921-April 14, 2011
    • Daughter(s):
      • Melinda Marx (August 14, 1946)
      • Miriam Marx (May 19, 1927-June 29, 2017)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 19 1977 at age 86
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes are buried in the Eden Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles

Category Tags:

ComedianFilm Actor Writer American Born on October 2nd Born in 1890 Born in New York Died in 1977 Died at age 86 Died from Pneumonia

Groucho's Notable Roles:

  • Duck Soup
  • You Bet Your Life

Quotable Quotes:

"Groucho Marx's life was filled with wit, humor, and endless entertainment, and though he may have passed on, his legacy and impact still resonates with fans around the world. (V)"

"Groucho Marx was a renowned comedian and actor, best known for his quick wit and iconic mustache, and his career spanned over six decades in the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, towards the end of his life, he faced numerous personal and financial struggles, but his legacy as a comedic genius continues to live on. (V)"

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

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