Obituary of Gummo Marx

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Gummo Marx

Milton "Gummo" Marx (born October 23, 1893 in New York City, New York) was a film actor and comedian who was best known for being the second youngest of the Marx brothers. Gummo died on April 21, 1977 and his death was because of a cerebral hemorrhage. He died at age 83.

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Gummo Marx Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Marx, Gummo
    • Common Name: Gummo Marx
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 23, 1893
    • Age: 83 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Milt
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Gummo's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Milton 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):
      • Chico Marx (born March 27, 1887-died October 11, 1961)
      • Harpo Marx (born November 23, 1888-died September 28, 1964)
      • Zeppo Marx (born February 25, 1901-died November 30, 1979)
      • Groucho Marx (born October 02, 1890-died August 19, 1977)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Helen Von Tilzer (née Theaman, married 1929-1977, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Robert "Bob" Stuart (born 1930)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 21 1977 at age 83
  • Place: Palm Springs, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cerebral Hemorrhage
  • Interment: Buried in the Freedom Mausoleum at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, United States

Category Tags:

Film ActorComedian American Born on October 23rd Born in 1893 Born in New York Died in 1977 Died at age 83 Died from Cerebral Hemorrhage

Gummo's Notable Roles:

  • The Marx Brothers

Quotable Quotes:

"Gummo Marx's life was filled with laughter, joy, and endless creativity, leaving a lasting impact on both the stage and screen. Even though he may no longer be physically with us, his legacy will continue to live on through his unforgettable performances and contributions to the entertainment industry. (V)"

"Gummo Marx, known for his comedic talents as a member of the famous Marx Brothers, had a successful career in show business until his retirement in 1952. Unfortunately, he later suffered from a series of health issues that ultimately led to his untimely passing. (V)"

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