Obituary of Jack Haley

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Jack Haley

John Joseph Haley Jr. (born August 10, 1897 in Boston, Massachusetts) was a film actor, comedian, and dancer who was best known for his role as the Tin Man in the 1939 musical fantasy film, “The Wizard of Oz.” Jack died on June 6, 1979 and his death was because of heart attack. He died at age 81.

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Jack Haley Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Haley, Jack
    • Common Name: Jack Haley
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    • Birth Date: August 10, 1897
    • Age: 81 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1923-1977
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $15 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Michelle Rodriguez

    Jack's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Joseph Haley Jr.
    • Father: John Joseph Haley Sr. (1866-1898)
    • Mother: Ellen Curley
    • Brother(s):
      • James Haley
      • William Haley (died 1916)
    • Sister(s):
      • Mary Haley
      • Kathleen Haley
      • Ellen Haley
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Florence McFadden (married 1921-1979, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jack Haley Jr. (born October 25, 1933-died April 21, 2001)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Gloria Haley (died May 1, 2010)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 06 1979 at age 81
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Church of the Good Shepherd
  • Interment: Buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorComedian Dancer American Born on August 10th Born in 1897 Born in Massachusetts Died in 1979 Died at age 81 Died from Heart Attack

Jack's Notable Roles:

  • The Wizard of Oz

Quotable Quotes:

"Jack Haley was a talented and beloved actor whose contributions to the entertainment industry will continue to be cherished for generations to come. (V)"

"Jack Haley made a name for himself as a talented and versatile performer in Hollywood, known for his roles in classic films such as The Wizard of Oz and Singing in the Rain. Sadly, his career was cut short due to complications from a heart condition. (V)"

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