Obituary of Jackie Gleason

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Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason (born February 26th, 1916 in Bushwick, New York) was a TV Actor who was best known for his role as the abusive husband, Ralph Kramden in the American TV series "The Honeymooners". Jackie died on June 24th, 1987 and his death was due to colon cancer that had metastasized to his liver. He was 71 years old.

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Jackie Gleason Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gleason, Jackie
    • Common Name: Jackie Gleason
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Bushwick, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: February 26, 1916
    • Age: 71 (at death)
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Judi Dench

    Jackie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Herbert Gleason
    • Father: Herbert Walton "Herb" Gleason
    • Mother: Mae "Maisie" Gleason (née Kelly)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marilyn Gleason (16 December 1975-24 June 1987, his death)
      • Beverly McKittrick (4 July 1970-24 November 1975, divorced)
      • Genevieve Halford (20 September 1936-24 June 1970, divorced)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Geraldine Halford (born 1940)
      • Linda Halford (born 1942)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 24 1987 at age 71
  • Place: Lauderhill, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Colon cancer
  • Interment: Entombed in a sarcophagus in a mausoleum at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Cemetery in Miami

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on February 26th Born in 1916 Born in New York Died in 1987 Died at age 71 Died from Colon cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery."

"Drinking removes warts and pimples. Not from me. But from those I look at." (IMDB)

"Listen to them. Children of the night. What music they make."

"It is with great sadness that we learning of Jackie Gleason's death. All of us feel his loss and sorrow. (V)"

"Jackie Gleason's larger-than-life personality and comedic genius will forever be remembered in the hearts and minds of those who were touched by his unparalleled talent. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-05-31 08:43:05
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