Obituary of Joey Bishop

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Joey Bishop

Joseph Bishop (born February 3, 1918 in New York City) was a TV actor, comedian, and talk show host who was best known appearing on TV since the 1940s and for his role as Joey Barnes in the 1961-1965 sitcom, “The Joey Bishop Show.” Joey died on October 17, 2007 and his death was because of multiple organ failure. He died at age 89.

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Joey Bishop Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bishop, Joey
    • Common Name: Joey Bishop
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: February 03, 1918
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Joseph, Joe
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1948-1996
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

    Joey's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Joseph Abraham Gottlieb
    • Father: Jacob Gottlieb
    • Mother: Anna Siegel
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sylvia Ruzga (married January 14, 1942-September 20, 1999, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Larry Bishop (born November 30, 1948)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 17 2007 at age 89
  • Place: Newport Beach, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Multiple organ failure
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

TV ActorComedian Talk Show Host American Born on February 3rd Born in 1918 Born in New York Died in 2007 Died at age 89 Died from Multiple organ failure

Joey's Notable Roles:

  • The Joey Bishop Show

Quotable Quotes:

"Joey Bishop lived a life full of laughter and entertainment, and his legacy will continue to bring joy to audiences for generations to come. (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-11-17 00:43:04
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