Obituary of Jim Varney

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Jim Varney

James Varney (born June 15th, 1949 in Lexington, Kentucky) was a Film Actor who was best known for playing his comedic role as Ernest P. Worrell. Jim died on February 10th, 2000 and his death was because of lung cancer. He was 50 years old.

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Jim Varney Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Varney, James
    • Common Name: Jim Varney
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky, United States
    • Birth Date: June 15, 1949
    • Age: 50 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ernest
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Albert Varney Jr.
    • Father: James Albert Varney Sr.
    • Mother: Nancy Louise Varney
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jane Varney (maried 1988-divorced 1991)
      • Jacqueline Drew (married 15 June 1977- divorced 1983)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 10 2000 at age 50
  • Place: White House, Tennessee, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer
  • Interment: Buried in Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on June 15th Born in 1949 Born in Kentucky Died in 2000 Died at age 50 Died from Lung cancer

James's Notable Roles:

  • The Beverly Hillbillies
  • Ernest Saves Christmas

Quotable Quotes:

"The hungry and the haunted explode in a rock'n'roll band."

"Life's just a bus stop to somewhere infinitely better." (IMDB)

"What a nice night for an evening of wine and romance."

"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary."

"I'm in a glass case of emotion!"

"When you have vision it affects your attitude. Your attitude is optimistic rather than pessimistic."

"James Varney will always be remembered for his iconic role as Ernest P. Worrell and his comedic genius, bringing joy and laughter to millions of people around the world. (V)"

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