Obituary of Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan

James Gaffigan (born July 7th, 1966 in Elgin, Illinois) was an Comedian who was best known for doing stand up and writing books. Jim died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of too many Hot Pockets. He was 59 years old.

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Jim Gaffigan Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Gaffigan, James
Common Name: Jim Gaffigan
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Elgin, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: July 07, 1966
Age: 59
Also Known As: James, Gaffigan, Jimmy, Jim
Occupations:
Active Years: 1991-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

James's Family Tree

Birth Name: James Christopher Gaffigan
Father: Michael A. Gaffigan
Mother: Marcia Mitchell
Spouse/Partner:

Jeannie Louise Gaffigan (née Noth) (married 2003-present)

Son(s):

Jack Gaffigan
Michael Gaffigan
Patrick Gaffigan

Daughter(s):

Marre Gaffigan
Katie Louise Gaffigan

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Comedian Film Actor TV Actor American Born on July 7th Born in 1966 Born in Illinois

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm from Indiana. I know what you're thinking, Indiana...Mafia. But in Indiana it's not like New York where everyone's like, 'We're from New York and we're the best' or 'We're from Texas and we like things big' it's more like 'We're from Indiana and we're gonna move." (IMDB)

"I've learned that something constructive comes from every defeat."

"Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you."

"James Christopher Gaffigan was a great writer and performer who died at the age of 58. He was an unsung hero of the comedy world and will be missed. (V)"

"James Gaffigan was a highly accomplished chef and restaurateur, whose passion for delicious cuisine and dedication to his craft earned him widespread recognition and success throughout his career. Unfortunately, his life was tragically cut short, leaving the culinary world mourning the loss of a true master. (V)"

Is Mr. James Gaffigan still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.