Obituary of Hervé Villechaize

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Hervé Villechaize

Hervé Jean-Pierre Villechaize (born April 23, 1943 in Paris, France) was a film actor, TV actor and artist who was best known for his roles as the evil henchman Nick Nack in the 1974 James Bond film, “The Man with the Golden Gun,” and his role as Tattoo, on the 1977–1984 American TV series, “Fantasy Island.” Hervé died on September 4, 1993 and his death was because of suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound. He died too soon at age 50.

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Hervé Villechaize Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Villechaize, Hervé
    • Common Name: Hervé Villechaize
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Paris, France
    • Birth Date: April 23, 1943
    • Age: 50 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $100 thousand
    • Nationality: French
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Navy
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

    Hervé's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Hervé Jean-Pierre Villechaize
    • Father: André Villechaize
    • Mother: Evelyn Recchionni
    • Brother(s):
      • Jean-Paul Villechaize
      • Patrick Villechaize
      • Philippe Villechaize
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Anne Sadowski (married 1970-divorced 1979)
      • Camille Hagen (married 1980-divorced 1982)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 04 1993 at age 50
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (gunshot)
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered into the Pacific Ocean off Point Fermin in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Artist French Born on April 23rd Born in 1943 Died in 1993 Died at age 50 Died from Suicide

Hervé's Notable Roles:

  • The Man with the Golden Gun
  • Fantasy Island

Quotable Quotes:

"In the early hours of May 2, 1908, Hervé Villechaize, French cyclist, was slain while riding his Cycle Path in the Briqueville area of Paris. (V)"

"Hervé Villechaize left a lasting impact with his larger-than-life personality, magnetic charm, and iconic roles, making his memory live on long after his passing. (V)"

"Hervé Villechaize had a successful professional life as an accomplished actor and painter, but unfortunately his life was cut short due to health complications which ultimately led to his untimely death. (V)"

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