Obituary of Henny Youngman

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Henny Youngman

Henry “Henny” Youngman (born March 16, 1906 in London, United Kingdom) was a comedian and musician who was best known for his vast array of "one-liner" jokes. One of best known was "Take my wife... please.” Henny died on February 24, 1998 and his death was because of pneumonia. He died at age 91.

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Henny Youngman Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Youngman, Henny
    • Common Name: Henny Youngman
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: London, England
    • Birth Date: March 16, 1906
    • Age: 91 (at death)
    • Also Known As: King of the One Liners
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Atheist
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Henny's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Henry Youngman
    • Father: Yonkel Youngman
    • Mother: Olga Chetkin
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sadie Cohen (married 4 May 1928-19 March 1987, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Gary Youngman
    • Daughter(s):
      • Marylin Youngman

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 24 1998 at age 91
  • Place: Manhattan, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia
  • Interment: Buried at the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Glendale, New York

Category Tags:

ComedianMusician American Born on March 16th Born in 1906 Died in 1998 Died at age 91 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Henny Youngman's life was filled with endless laughter and wit, bringing joy to countless people until his last breath. (V)"

"Henny Youngman was an incredibly talented comedian known for his famous one-liners and quick wit, but his professional life was also filled with many struggles and hardships. Unfortunately, he faced numerous health issues in his later years, which ultimately led to his untimely passing. (V)"

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