Obituary of Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly

James Milton Kelly (born May 5, 1946 in Paris, Kentucky) was a sportsperson and film actor who was best known for appearing in various action films within the martial arts and blaxploitation genres. Jim died on June 29, 2013 and his death was because of cancer. He was 67.

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Jim Kelly Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kelly, Jim
Common Name: Jim Kelly
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Paris, Kentucky, United States
Birth Date: May 05, 1946
Age: 67 (at death)
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- Sportsperson

Net Worth: $3.7 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Snickers
Favorite Color: Cyan
Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

Jim's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Milton Kelly
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Marilyn Dishman (married 1967-divorced 1968)
Rosalind Miles (partnered 1973-separated 1977)
Marcia Bentley (married 1980-2013, his death)

Daughter(s):

Sabrena Kelly-Lewis

Death Notice:

Date: June 29 2013 at age 67
Place: San Diego, California, United States
Cause of Death: Cancer

Category Tags:

Film Actor Sportsperson American Born on May 5th Born in 1946 Born in Kentucky Died in 2013 Died at age 67 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I broke down the color barrier. I was the first black martial artist to become a movie star." (IMDB)

"The Colts' starting quarterback died in a car accident on February 26, 2013. (V)"

"Jim Kelly lived a life filled with determination, courage and true heroism, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Jim Kelly was a successful and accomplished American football player, however, his life was tragically cut short due to complications of cancer. (V)"

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