Obituary of Jack Palance

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Jack Palance

Jack Palance (born February 18, 1919 in Lattimer Mines, Pennsylvania) was a film actor and TV actor who was best known for his role as Lester Blaine in the 1952 thriller film, “Sudden Fear” and his role Jack Wilson in the 1953 western film, “Shane.” Jack died on November 10, 2006 and his death was because of natural causes. He died at age 87.

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Jack Palance Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Palance, Jack
    • Common Name: Jack Palance
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Lattimer Mines, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: February 18, 1919
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Jack Brazzo, Walter Palance, Walter J. Palance, Walter Jack Palance
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1947-2004
    • Religion: Orthodox
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Prego Pasta Sauce
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Jack's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Volodymyr Palahniuk
    • Father: Ivan Palahniuk (1888-1955)
    • Mother: Anna Palahniuk (1889-1973)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Virginia Baker (married 1949-divorced 1968)
      • Elaine Rodgers (married 1987-2006, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Cody Palance (1955-1998)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Holly Palance (born August 5, 1950)
      • Brooke Palance

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 10 2006 at age 87
  • Place: Montecito, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on February 18th Born in 1919 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2006 Died at age 87 Died from Natural causes

Jack's Notable Roles:

  • Sudden Fear
  • Shane

Quotable Quotes:

"Jack Palance lived a full and remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances that will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come. (V)"

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