Obituary of John Heard

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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.

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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)"

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