Obituary of James Cagney

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James Cagney

James Cagney (born July 17th, 1899 in New York City, New York) was an Film Actor who was best known for being a very busy actor in the 1930s. James died on March 30th, 1986 and his death was possibly because of a heart attack. He passed away at age 86.

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James Cagney Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Cagney, James
    • Common Name: James Cagney
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: July 17, 1899
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1919-1984
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Francis Cagney Jr.
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Frances Cagney (28 September 1922-30 March 1986, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 30 1986 at age 86
  • Place: Stanfordville, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Funeral Arrangements: Mass was held at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church in Manhattan
  • Interment: at Garden Mausoleum at Cemetery of the Gate of Heaven in Hawthorne, New York, USA

Category Tags:

Film ActorDancer TV Actor American Born on July 17th Born in 1899 Born in New York Died in 1986 Died at age 86 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"There's not much to say about acting but this. Never settle back on your heels. Never relax. If you relax, the audience relaxes. And always mean everything you say." (IMDB)

"James Cagney was one of the most influential and popular actors of his era. He died at the age of 83 after a long and successful career. (V)"

"James Cagney was an American actor who is best known for his work in movie serials and feature films. He was diagnosed with cancer in 1951, and died of the disease in 1955. (V)"

"Mister Cagney will always be remembered as a beloved and influential actor whose charisma and talent captured the hearts of audiences for generations. (V)"

"James Cagney was a talented and versatile actor who rose to fame during the Golden Age of Hollywood and continued to leave a lasting impact on the industry until the end of his career. His untimely death at the age of 86 was the result of a heart condition, but his legacy as one of the greatest actors of all time lives on. (V)"

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

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