Obituary of John Lithgow

John Lithgow

John Lithgow (born October 19th, 1945 in Rochester, New York) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing many comedic roles including that of Dick Solomon the American TV comedy series "3rd Rock from the Sun". John died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a tropical illness. He was 80 years old.

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John Lithgow Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Lithgow, John
Common Name: John Lithgow
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, United States
Birth Date: October 19, 1945
Age: 80
Also Known As: Jiggles, Johnny
Occupations:
Active Years: 1972-Present

Religion: Agnostic
Political Affiliation: Democrat
Net Worth: $45 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Yoplait Yogurt
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

John's Family Tree

Birth Name: John Arthur Lithgow
Father: Arthur Washington Lithgow III
Mother: Sarah Jane Lithgow (née Price)
Spouse/Partner:

Mary Yeager (married 1981-present)
Jean Taynton (married 10 September 1966-divorced 1980)

Son(s):

Ian Lithgow (born 3 February 1972)
Nathan Lithgow (born 1983)

Daughter(s):

Phoebe Lithgow (born 1982)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor Stage Actor American Born on October 19th Born in 1945 Born in New York

John's Notable Roles:

Requiem for a Heavyweight (1985)
The World According to Garp (1982)

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm not sure I can confirm the scandalous rumor that John Lithgow is Brad Pitt's uncle."

"[on the constant time-slot changes and ultimate cancellation of 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)] If NBC had set out to ruin it, they couldn't have done a better job. They kept trying to use us as a weapon instead of a show to be taken care of. It would have been nice to have stayed a big hit, but I'd rather be a great show that nobody was watching than a lousy show that was a big hit, which is the case for most of the others." (IMDB)

"I've always said, If you're nice, they walk over you, and if you stand up for yourself, they won.t be so nice."

"John Lithgow was an amazing Actor and TV personality who will always be remembered. He loss his life suddenly but his legacy will live on through his incredible work and amazing comedic talent. (V)"

"John Lithgow lived an extraordinary life dedicated to his craft, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Old man Lithgow continuously thrived in his professional life, taking on a diverse range of roles and earning numerous awards for his performances, but ultimately his death was a great loss to the entertainment industry. (V)"

Is Mr. John Lithgow still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.