Obituary of Howard Keel

Howard Keel

Harold Clifford Keel (born April 13, 1919 in Gillespie, Illinois) was a film actor and singer who was best known for his "rich bass-baritone singing voice" and for his role in the American TV series, “Dallas”, which ran from 1981 to 1991. Howard died on November 7, 2004 and his death was because of colon cancer. He died at age 85.

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Howard Keel Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Keel, Howard
Common Name: Howard Keel
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Gillespie, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: April 13, 1919
Age: 85 (at death)
Also Known As: Harold Keel, Howie
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- Singer

Religion: Methodist
Net Worth: $73 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Lime
Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

Howard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Harold Clifford Keel
Father: Homer Keel
Mother: Grace Margaret Keel (née Osterkamp)
Brother(s):

Frederick William Keel

Spouse/Partner:

Rosemary Cooper (married 1943-divorced 1948)
Helen Anderson (married 1949-divorced 1970)
Judy Keel (married 1970-2004, his death)

Son(s):

Gunnar Keel

Daughter(s):

Kaija Keel
Leslie Keel
Kristine Keel

Death Notice:

Date: November 07 2004 at age 85
Place: Palm Desert, California, United States
Cause of Death: Colon cancer
Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered at Cheshire, England, John Lennon Airport, Liverpool, England; and Tuscany, Italy

Category Tags:

Film Actor Singer American Born on April 13th Born in 1919 Born in Illinois Died in 2004 Died at age 85 Died from Colon cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"[about filming dinner scenes on Dallas (1978)] The continuity girl goes crazy. The poor dear, my gosh! Because you take a bite, you gotta remember when you took the bite, what words, that sort of thing. If you sit down with Patrick Duffy, who plays Bobby, and [Larry Hagman] at a meal like that, it's like sitting down with two of the worst brats in the neighborhood! They pull more shtick at that table. They send the scripts up. It is pandemonium! It's a minor miracle that anything gets done." (IMDB)

"Howard Keel will always be remembered for his immense talent, charming presence, and lasting impact on the entertainment industry, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Howard had a fairly successful life as an actor and singer, known for his powerful baritone voice and starring roles in surprisingly popular musicals, before his passing due to natural causes. (V)"

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