Obituary of Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman (born February 27th, 1940 in Lebanon, Oregon) was a TV Actor who was best known for being playing the role of radio DJ, Dr. Johnny Fever on the American comedy series "WKRP in Cincinnati". Howard died on January 29th, 2022 and his death was said to be due to issues related to colon surgery that he had in the past. He was fairly old, being 81 years old when he died.

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Howard Hesseman Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Hesseman, Howard
Common Name: Howard Hesseman
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Lebanon, Oregon, United States
Birth Date: February 27, 1940
Age: 81 (at death)
Also Known As: Dr. Johnny Fever, The Hess, @HowardHesseman, Howie
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor
Active Years: 1968-2018

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
Favorite Color: Rust (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Howard's Family Tree

Birth Name: George Howard Hesseman
Father: George Henry Hesseman
Mother: Edna Hesseman (née Forster)
Spouse/Partner:

Caroline Ducrocq (married 22 July 1989-2022, his death)
Catherine Maison (married 3 May 1965-divorced 1974)
Karen Saintsure (married 24 September 1960-divorced 1961)

Death Notice:

Date: January 29 2022 at age 81
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Surgical Complications (colon surgery)
Funeral Arrangements: TBA

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on February 27th Born in 1940 Born in Oregon Died in 2022 Died at age 81 Died from Surgical Complications

Quotable Quotes:

"I should never have used the word “booger” on the air. It was the death of my career."

"I admit it, I was once arrested for selling some marijuana in San Francisco back in 1966."

"[on Head of the Class (1986)] We're not doing the show that I was led to believe I'd do, and it's difficult for me to get off that. I don't want to air dirty laundry in public, but I do feel that the educational arena is one that offers a variety of story ideas as a means of investigating our lives -what we mean to one another and what's important. We could do all that with considerable humor, not with jokes, but with genuine humor that comes out of character and situations." (IMDB)

"Howard Hesseman had an interesting life and death story. (V)"

"Howard Hesseman lived a purposeful life full of laughter, dedication to his craft, and a passion for making people smile until his final curtain call. (V)"

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