Obituary of Jeff Chandler

Jeff Chandler

Jeff Chandler (born December 15, 1918 in New York City, New York) was a film actor, film producer, and singer who was best known for his role as Cochise in the 1950 western film, “Broken Arrow.” Jeff died on June 17, 1961 and his death was reportedly because of complications of a microdiscectomy which was followed by a blood infection complicated by pneumonia. He died young at age 42.

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Jeff Chandler Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Chandler, Jeff
Common Name: Jeff Chandler
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: December 15, 1918
Age: 42 (at death)
Occupations:
Active Years: 1945-1961

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $600,000
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine

Jeff's Family Tree

Birth Name: Ira Grossel
Father: Phillip Grossel (1896-1974)
Mother: Anna Grossel (née Herman, 1898-1981)
Spouse/Partner:

Majorie Hoshelle (married 1946-divorced 1959)

Daughter(s):

Dana Grossel (1949-2002)
Jamie Tucker (1947-2003)

Death Notice:

Date: June 17 1961 at age 42
Place: Culver City, California, United States
Cause of Death: Surgical Complications (microdiscectomy - following a blood infection complicated by pneumonia)
Interment: Buried at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

Film Actor Film Producer Singer American Born on December 15th Born in 1918 Born in New York Died in 1961 Died at age 42 Died from Surgical Complications

Jeff's Notable Roles:

Broken Arrow

Quotable Quotes:

"Jeff Chandler was a gifted and versatile actor whose contributions to Hollywood continue to inspire and entertain audiences, even long after his passing. (V)"

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