Obituary of Jack Wild

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Jack Wild

Jack Wild (born on September 30, 1952, in Royton, Lancashire, England) was a Film Actor and singer who was best known as the Artful Dodger in the 1969 musical film, “Oliver”. Jack died on March 1, 2006 and his death was because of oral cancer. He was just 53 years old.

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Jack Wild Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Wild, Jack
    • Common Name: Jack Wild
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Royton, England
    • Birth Date: September 30, 1952
    • Age: 53 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1964-2005
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Pringles chips
    • Favorite Color: Black
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

    Jack's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Jack Wild
    • Father: Jack Wild Sr.
    • Mother:
    • Brother(s):
      • Arthur Wild
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Gaynor Jones (married 1976-divorced 1985)
      • Claire Harding (married 2005-2006, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 01 2006 at age 53
  • Place: Tebworth, England
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (Oral)
  • Interment: buried in Toddington Parish Cemetery, Bedfordshire, England

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor British Born on September 30th Born in 1952 Died in 2006 Died at age 53 Died from Cancer

Jack's Notable Roles:

  • H.R. Pufnstuf (1969

Quotable Quotes:

"Until I was diagnosed with mouth cancer, I'd never heard of it. What I learned very quickly was that my lifestyle had made me a walking time bomb. I was a heavy smoker and an even heavier drinker and apparently together they are a deadly mixture." (IMDB)

"You see them at the Walmart every time you go there. They are not afraid to be delighted with simple pleasures."

"Jack was always the life and death of any party. (V)"

"Jack Wild will always be remembered for his incredible talent and joyful spirit that brought laughter and joy to countless fans around the world. (V)"

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

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Jack Wild at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-08 08:43:02
Author: Stan
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