Obituary of Jerry Van Dyke

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Jerry Van Dyke

Jerry McCord Van Dyke (born July 27th, 1931 in Danville, Illinois) was an TV Actor who was mostly known because he portrayed Luther Van Dam on the American TV situation comedy series "Coach". Jerry died on January 5th, 2018 and his death was possibly because of complications from an earlier accident and his age.

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Jerry Van Dyke Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Van Dyke, Jerry McCord
    • Common Name: Jerry Van Dyke
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Danville, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: July 27, 1931
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Jerry Van Dyke
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1962-2015
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

    Jerry McCord's Family Tree

    • Father: Loren Wayne
    • Mother: Hazel Vorice McCord
    • Brother(s):
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Shirley Ann Jones (1977-present)
      • Carol Johnson (1957-1974, divorced)
    • Son(s):
      • Ronald Van Dyke
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jerri Lynn Van Dyke
      • Kelly Jean Van Dyke

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 05 2018 at age 86
  • Place: Malvern, Arkansas, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on July 27th Born in 1931 Born in Illinois Died in 2018 Died at age 86 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Jerry McCord Van Dyke lived a remarkable life, filled with laughter, love, and an unwavering passion for his craft, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Jerry McCord Van Dyke was a well-respected comedian and actor known for his comedic timing and memorable characters, but his life was tragically cut short by an unexpected illness. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-13 10:03:05
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