Obituary of John Heard

[ edit ]

John Heard

John Heard (born March 7th, 1945 in Washington, District of Columbia) was a Film Actor who was best known for playing the character Peter McCallister on the American comedy movie "Home Alone". John died on July 21st, 2017 and his death was possibly because of a heart attack. He was 72 years old when he passed.

Please help us remember the life of John Heard by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

John Heard Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Heard, John
    • Common Name: John Heard
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
    • Birth Date: March 07, 1945
    • Age: 72 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1975-2017
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
    • Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Heard Jr.
    • Father: John Matthew Heard Sr.
    • Mother: Helen Heard (née Sperling)
    • Brother(s):
      • Matthew Heard (?-1975)
    • Sister(s):
      • Cordis Heard
      • ? Heard
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Margot Kidder (married 1979-divorced 1979)
      • Melissa Leo (partnered 1987)
      • Sharon Heard (married 1988-divorced 1996)
      • Lana Pritchard (married May-divorced December 2010)
    • Son(s):
      • John Matthew Heard III (born 1987, with Leo)
      • Maxwell John "Max" Heard
    • Daughter(s):
      • Annika Rose Heard

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 21 2017 at age 72
  • Place: Palo Alto, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack (atherosclerotic and hypertensive heart disease)
  • Interment: Buried in South Side Cemetery in Ipswich, Massachusetts

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on March 7th Born in 1945 Born in District of Columbia Died in 2017 Died at age 72 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Television is fast and loose. You have two or three takes to get your part right, and if you have a problem, well by the time you figure it out, everyone's moved on to the next scene. It's good training, keeps you on your toes." (IMDB)

"John Heard will always be remembered as a talented actor and a beloved member of the entertainment industry, whose performances brought so much joy and emotion to audiences around the world. (V)"

"John Heard had a successful professional life, appearing in numerous film and television productions, but unfortunately, his early demise at the age of 72 came as a shock to many. (V)"

Is Mr. John Heard still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

Recent Deaths:

Diane Keaton 2012
Diane Keaton
Died October 11th, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States
Jane Goodall
Died October 1st, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States
Robert Redford
Died September 16th, 2025 in Provo, United States
Graham Greene
Died August 31st, 2025 in Stratford, Canada
Lonnie Anderson 2019 (cropped)
Loni Anderson
Died August 4th, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States

More Celebrity Bios:

Bernie Mac
Born: October 5th 1957 in Chicago, United States
Kip Pardue
Born: September 23rd 1975 in Atlanta, United States
Andrew Scott
Born: October 21st 1976 in Dublin, Ireland
Rosie Grier
Born: July 14th 1932 in Cuthbert, United States
Darion Basco
Born: March 26th 1974 in Pittsburg, United States

Related Links:

Community Comments:

Be the first to comment on John's obituary.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-04 09:21:26
Author: Tucker
Confirmation: John Heard on Wikipedia


Contact Us  Terms of Use  Privacy Policy