Obituary of Jason Miller

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Jason Miller

John Anthony Miller Jr. (born April 22, 1939 in Queens, New York) was a playwright and film actor who was best known for being Father Damian Karras in the 1973 horror film, “The Exorcist”. He was also the author of the 1972 play, “That Championship Season” winning a Pulitzer Prize. Jason died on May 13, 2001 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died too soon at age 62.

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Jason Miller Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Miller, Jason
    • Common Name: Jason Miller
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: April 22, 1939
    • Age: 62 (at death)
    • Also Known As: John Miller
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1-$5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Big Mac
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

    Jason's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Anthony Miller Jr.
    • Father: John A. Miller
    • Mother: Mary Claire Collins
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Linda Miller (married 9 March 1963-divorced 1973)
      • Susan Bernard (married 1974-divorced 1983)
      • Ruth Josem (married 16 May 1984-divorced 1990)
    • Son(s):
      • Jason Patric (born June 17, 1966)
      • Joshua John Miller (born December 26, 1974)
      • Jordan Miller
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jennifer Miller

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 13 2001 at age 62
  • Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

PlaywrightFilm Actor American Born on April 22nd Born in 1939 Born in New York Died in 2001 Died at age 62 Died from Heart Attack

Jason's Notable Roles:

  • The Exorcist
  • That Championship Season

Quotable Quotes:

"In Jason Miller's life, it was a never-ending battle against cancer. (V)"

"Jason Miller lived an extraordinary life filled with passion, talent, and love that continues to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him. (V)"

"Jason Miller was a successful playwright and actor, best known for his role in "The Exorcist," whose life was tragically cut short due to undisclosed health complications. (V)"

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