Obituary of Herb Edelman

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Herb Edelman

Herbert Edelman (born November 5, 1933 in New York City, New York) was a TV actor, film actor, and stage actor who was best known for his role as Stanley Zbornak, the ex-husband of Dorothy Zbornak in the 1985-1992 sitcom, “Golden Girls.” Herb died on July 21, 1996 and his death was because of emphysema. He died really quite soon at age 62.

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Herb Edelman Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Edelman, Herb
    • Common Name: Herb Edelman
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: November 05, 1933
    • Age: 62 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1963-1995
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
    • Favorite Actor: Will Smith

    Herb's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Herbert Edelman
    • Father: Mayer Edelman (1905-2000)
    • Mother: Jennie Greenberg Edelman (1906-1995)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Louise Sorel (married 1964-divorced 1970)
      • Christina Pickles (partnered 1984-1996, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Julien Edelman
    • Daughter(s):
      • Brianna Edelman
      • Jacy Edelman

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 21 1996 at age 62
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Emphysema
  • Interment: Buried at Montefiore Cemetery in Queens, New York

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Stage Actor American Born on November 5th Born in 1933 Born in New York Died in 1996 Died at age 62 Died from Emphysema

Herb's Notable Roles:

  • Golden Girls

Quotable Quotes:

"Herb Edelman's legacy will forever live on as he continues to be remembered for his exceptional talent, genuine kindness, and unwavering dedication to his craft. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-07-14 00:43:04
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