Obituary of Hume Cronyn

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Hume Cronyn

Hume Blake Cronyn Jr. (born July 18, 1911 in London, Ontario) was a film actor and writer who was best known for his role as Joe Finley in the 1985 American science fiction movie, “Cocoon” and its 1988 sequel, “Cocoon: The Return.” Hume died on June 15, 2003 and his death was because of prostate cancer. He died at age 91.

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Hume Cronyn Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Cronyn, Hume
    • Common Name: Hume Cronyn
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: London, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth Date: July 18, 1911
    • Age: 91 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1934-2001
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Hume's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Hume Blake Cronyn Jr.
    • Father: Hume Cronyn Sr.
    • Mother: Frances Amelia Cronyn
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Emily Woodruff (married 1934-divorced 1936)
      • Jessica Tandy (married 1942-1994, her death)
      • Susan Cooper (married 1996-2003, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Cronyn
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tandy Cronyn

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 15 2003 at age 91
  • Place: Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Prostate cancer

Category Tags:

Film ActorWriter TV Actor Canadian Born on July 18th Born in 1911 Born in Ontario Died in 2003 Died at age 91 Died from Prostate cancer

Hume's Notable Roles:

  • Cocoon
  • Cocoon: The Return

Quotable Quotes:

"Hume Cronyn lived a full and remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary performances and lasting contributions to the world of theater and film. His passion, talent, and kind nature will continue to inspire and touch the hearts of many for generations to come. (V)"

"Hume Cronyn had a successful professional life as an accomplished Canadian-American actor, known for his celebrated roles on stage, film, and television, until his passing at the age of 91. (V)"

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