Obituary of Jack Lord

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Jack Lord

John Joseph Patrick Ryan (born December 30, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York) was a TV actor, film actor, and film director who was best known for his roles as Steve McGarrett in the American TV program “Hawaii Five-O”. Jack died on January 21, 1998 and his death was because of congestive heart failure. He died at age 77.

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Jack Lord Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Lord, Jack
    • Common Name: Jack Lord
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: December 30, 1920
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Also Known As: John Ryan
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $40 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    Jack's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Joseph Patrick Ryan
    • Father: William Lawrence Ryan
    • Mother: Ellen Josephine O’Brien Ryan
    • Brother(s):
      • William Ryan
      • Robert Ryan
      • Thomas Ryan
    • Sister(s):
      • Josephine Ryan
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ann Cecily Willard (married 1944-divorced 1947)
      • Marie De Narde (married 13 January 1948-1998, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • one (died 1955)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Film Director American Born on December 30th Born in 1920 Born in New York Died in 1998 Died at age 77 Died from Congestive heart failure

Jack's Notable Roles:

  • Hawaii Five-O

Quotable Quotes:

"Jack Lord was a truly amazing man and it is With great sadness that he passed away at the age of 80. He was a true icon in the music industry and will be deeply missed. (V)"

"Jack Lord lived an admirable and inspiring life, leaving behind a legacy that will always be remembered. (V)"

"Jack Lord had a successful professional life as an actor, best known for his iconic role as Steve McGarrett in the television series "Hawaii Five-O", but tragically passed away due to a long-term illness. (V)"

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