Obituary of John Gielgud

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John Gielgud

Sir Arthur John Gielgud (born April 14, 1904 in South Kensington, London) was a film actor and stage actor who was best known for having a career that spanned for eight decades and for his Shakespeare roles in theater. John died on May 21, 2000 and his death was possibly because of old age. He died at age 96.

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John Gielgud Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gielgud, John
    • Common Name: John Gielgud
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: South Kensington, London, England
    • Birth Date: April 14, 1904
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Sir Arthur John Gielgud
    • Father: Frank Gielgud (1860-1949)
    • Mother: Kate Terry Gielgud (1868-1958)
    • Brother(s):
      • Lewis Evelyn Gielgud, MBE (11 June 1894-25 February 1953)
      • Val Henry Gielgud (28 April 1900-30 November 1981)
    • Sister(s):
      • Eleanor Gielgud
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Martin Hensler (partnered ?-2000, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 21 2000 at age 96
  • Place: Wotton Underwood, United Kingdom
  • Cause of Death: Old age (unspecified)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Private service

Category Tags:

Film ActorStage Actor British Born on April 14th Born in 1904 Died in 2000 Died at age 96 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"[At age 84] When you're my age, you just never risk being ill - because then everyone says, "Oh, he's done for"." (IMDB)

"John Gielgud's illustrious life and legacy will forever be remembered and celebrated in the hearts and minds of those who admired his incredible talent and contributions to the world of acting. (V)"

"John Gielgud was a highly respected British actor, director, and producer, known for his distinguished career on stage and screen, who passed away in his later years. (V)"

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