Obituary of Harpo Marx

Harpo Marx

Arthur “Harpo” Marx (born November 23, 1888 in New York City, New York) was a comedian and musician who was best known for having a visual comic-style. Harpo died on September 28, 1964 and his death was because of complications of heart surgery. He died at age 75.

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Harpo Marx Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Marx, Harpo
Common Name: Harpo Marx
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: November 23, 1888
Age: 75 (at death)
Also Known As: Arthur Marx, Adolph Marx
Occupations:
- Comedian
- Musician

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

Harpo's Family Tree

Birth Name: Adolph Marx
Father: Sam Marx (October 23, 1859-May 10, 1933)
Mother: Minnie Marx (born Miene Schönberg, 9 November 1864–13 September 1929)
Brother(s):

Groucho Marx (born October 02, 1890-died August 19, 1977)
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:

Susan Fleming (married 1936-1964, his death)

Son(s):

Bill Marx (January 8, 1937)
Jimmy Marx
Alexander Marx

Daughter(s):

Minnie Marx Eagle

Death Notice:

Date: September 28 1964 at age 75
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Surgical Complications (heart surgery)
Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in the sand trap at the 7th hole of a golf course in Rancho Mirage, California

Category Tags:

Comedian Musician American Born on November 23rd Born in 1888 Born in New York Died in 1964 Died at age 75 Died from Surgical Complications

Harpo's Notable Roles:

Duck Soup
A Night at the Opera

Quotable Quotes:

"If things get too much for you and you feel the whole world's against you, go stand on your head. If you can think of anything crazier to do, do it." (IMDB)

"Many believe that Harpo Marx was assassinated in 1949 while on a tour of Europe. (V)"

"He was originally from the small town of Kishinev, in Russia. Harpo started working in a foundry at the age of 12 and was soon noticed for his creative and innovative ideas for products. His products quickly became a sensation and he soon found himself in control of his company. However, despite his success, Harpo wasattered by personal problems. He divorced his wife, had a child out of wedlock, and experienced several mental breakdowns. In 1951, Harpo was mobbed and assaulted by a group of thugs while walking to work. He was knocked senseless and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he dies within minutes. (V)"

"Happy birthday, Harpo Marx! You were a giant in the world of labor unions and social change, and your death marks the end of an era. You were an inspiration to all who knew you, and we will miss you deeply. (V)"

"Harpo Marx was a comedic genius whose laughter brought joy to audiences throughout his lifetime. (V)"

"Harpo Marx was a talented and renowned comedian and actor, known for his incredible physical comedy and antics on stage and screen, until his untimely passing. (V)"

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