Obituary of Harvey Korman

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Harvey Korman

Harvey Korman (born February 15th, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois) was a TV Actor who was best known for his entertaining work on American TV sketch comedy series "The Carol Burnett Show". Harvey died on May 29th, 2008 and his not unexpected death, was due to complications from an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was 81 years old.

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Harvey Korman Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Korman, Harvey
    • Common Name: Harvey Korman
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: February 15, 1927
    • Age: 81 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Subway Sandwiches
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Harvey's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Harvey Herschel Korman
    • Father: Cyril Raymond Korman
    • Mother: Ellen Korman (née Blecher)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Donna Ehlert ​(married 1960-divorced 1977)​
      • Deborah Fritz Korman ​(married 1982-2008, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Korman (with Donna)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Maria Korman (with Donna)
      • Kate Korman (with Deborah)
      • Laura Korman (with Deborah)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 29 2008 at age 81
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Aneurysm (abdominal aortic aneurysm)
  • Interment: buried at Santa Monica's Woodlawn Cemetery in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on February 15th Born in 1927 Born in Illinois Died in 2008 Died at age 81 Died from Aneurysm

Quotable Quotes:

"[on the success of The Carol Burnett Show (1967)] We were an ensemble, and [Carol Burnett] had the most incredible attitude. I've never worked with a star of that magnitude who was willing to give so much away." (IMDB)

"Harvey Korman's life was a remarkable and unforgettable journey that brought joy and laughter to countless people around the world. Though his physical presence may be gone, his legacy will continue to live on through his timeless performances and the impact he made in the entertainment industry. (V)"

"Harvey Korman had a successful professional life as an actor and comedian, known for his comedic roles on The Carol Burnett Show and in films such as Blazing Saddles. Unfortunately, he passed away due to complications from a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-21 11:34:30
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