Obituary of Groucho Marx

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 August 19th, 1977)
Chico Marx (born March 27, 1887-died August 19th, 1977)
Zeppo Marx (born February 25, 1901-died August 19th, 1977)
Gummo Marx (born October 23, 1893-died August 19th, 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:

Comedian Film 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.