Obituary of Jeff Conaway

Jeff Conaway

Jeffery Conaway (born October 5th, 1950 in New York City, New York) was a TV Actor who was best known for his role as Bobby Wheeler on the award winning American TV sitcom "Taxi". Jeffery died on May 27th, 2011 and his death was possibly because of a drug overdose. He was only 60 years old when he died.

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Jeff Conaway Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Conaway, Jeffery
Common Name: Jeff Conaway
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: October 05, 1950
Age: 60 (at death)
Also Known As: Geoff, Jeff
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor
Active Years: 1971-2011

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Big Mac
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

Jeffery's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jeffery Charles William Michael Conaway
Father: Charles Conaway
Mother: Helen Conaway "AKA Mary Ann Brooks"
Sister(s):

Spouse/Partner:

Rona Newton-John (married 1980-divorced 1985)
Kerri Young (married 1990-divorced 2000)

Death Notice:

Date: May 27 2011 at age 60
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Overdose (Accidental)

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on October 5th Born in 1950 Born in New York Died in 2011 Died at age 60 Died from Overdose

Quotable Quotes:

"[on his suicide attempts]: I've tried to commit suicide 21 times. Mostly, it's been with pills." (IMDB)

"The only real lesson I learned in drama school: If the teacher asks, how do you peel a banana? You have to start at the stem end or you'll get a smack."

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."

"In Buddha's opinion, to train in staying open and curious-to train in dissolving our assumptions and beliefs-is the best use of our human lives."

"You knew Jeffery Conaway as a friend, oratory partner and invaluable legal advisor. As everyone knows, he passed away after a brief battle with cancer. (V)"

"Jeffery Conaway's life was a testament to his incredible talent, warm spirit, and unwavering determination, leaving a lasting impact on all those who had the privilege of knowing him. (V)"

"Jeffery Conaway's professional life was characterized by acting roles in popular TV shows and movies, but unfortunately, his troubled personal life ultimately led to his untimely passing. (V)"

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