Obituary of James Whitmore

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James Whitmore

James Allen Whitmore Jr. (born October 1, 1921 in White Plains, New York) was a film actor who was best known for receiving numerous accolades for his TV and movie work. They included, a Golden Globe, a Grammy, a Primetime Emmy, a Theatre World, and a Tony Award, and two Academy Award nominations. James died on February 6, 2009 and his death was because of lung cancer. He died at age 87.

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James Whitmore Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Whitmore, James
    • Common Name: James Whitmore
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: White Plains, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 01, 1921
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Jimmy
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Fritos Chips
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Allen Whitmore Jr.
    • Father: James Allen Whitmore Sr.
    • Mother: Florence Belle Whitmore (née Crane)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Nancy Mygatt (married 1947-divorced 1970)
      • Audra Lindley (married 1972-divorced 1979)
      • Nancy Mygatt (married 1979-divorced 1982)
      • Noreen Nash (married 2001-2009, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • James Whitmore Jr.
      • Steve Whitmore
      • Dan Whitmore
      • Tommy Whitmore
    • Daughter(s):
      • Coris Whitmore
      • Natasha Whitmore

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 06 2009 at age 87
  • Place: Malibu, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered into the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Stage Actor American Born on October 1st Born in 1921 Born in New York Died in 2009 Died at age 87 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I initially planned on becoming a lawyer and graduated with a major in government from Yale University but that didn't work for me."

"I have no regrets, real regrets about any darn thing . . . I think second-guessing one's self and your life is the most futile thing in the world." (IMDB)

"He had a deep gizzard and died of Bright's disease. (V)"

"James Whitmore leaves behind a legacy of talent, warmth, and passion, forever impacting the entertainment industry and inspiring generations to come. (V)"

"James Whitmore was a highly respected actor and veteran of both stage and screen, known for his powerful performances and career spanning over five decades. Sadly, his illustrious professional life came to an end after battling a long illness. (V)"

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