Obituary of James Garner

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James Garner

James Garner (born April 7th, 1928 in Norman, Oklahoma) was an American TV and Film Actor who was best known for his iconic roles in several early American Western films, "Bret Maverick" in the TV series, "Maverick" and obscure detective "Jim Rockford" in the 1970s American TV series "The Rockford Files". He also starred in or appeared in many outstanding films throughout his long career. James died on July 19th, 2014 due to a heart attack caused by coronary artery disease. Mr. Garner was 86 years old when he died at his home in California.

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James Garner Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Garner, James
    • Common Name: James Garner
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Norman, Oklahoma, United States
    • Birth Date: April 07, 1928
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Jim,
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Libby's Brown Beans
    • Favorite Color: Silver
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Scott Bumgarner
    • Father: Weldon Warren Bumgarner
    • Mother: Mildred Scott Meek
    • Brother(s):
      • Jack Garner (1926-2011)
      • Charles W. Bumgarner (?-1984)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Lois Clarke (married 1956-1014, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Kimberly Garner (step daughter born)
      • Greta "Gigi" Garner (born 1988)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on April 7th Born in 1928 Born in Oklahoma Died in 2014 Died at age 86 Died from Coronary artery disease

Quotable Quotes:

"About everything I ever have done, in the way of lawsuits against studios, I've won them all, because I was right every time." (IMDB)

"James Garner was an incredible human being and will be deeply missed. (V)"

"Mister Garner lived a life filled with talent, charm, and humor that resonated on screen and off, leaving a lasting impact on all those who were fortunate enough to know him. (V)"

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

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