Obituary of Ken Howard

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Ken Howard

Kenneth Joseph Howard Jr. (born March 28, 1944 in El Centro, California) was a Film Actor who was best known for his roles as Thomas Jefferson in, “1776” and as basketball coach and former Chicago Bulls player Ken Reeves in the television show, “The White Shadow”. Ken died on March 23, 2016 and his death was because of pneumonia due to shingles and prostate cancer. He died at age 71 just 5 days before his 72nd birthday.

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Ken Howard Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Howard, Ken
    • Common Name: Ken Howard
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: El Centro, California, United States
    • Birth Date: March 28, 1944
    • Age: 71 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Kenneth, Stork
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Net Worth: $3 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

    Ken's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Kenneth Joseph Gerard Howard Jr.
    • Father: Kenneth Joseph Howard
    • Mother: Martha Carey
    • Brother(s):
      • Don Howard (died August 14, 1999)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Louise Sorel (married 1973-divorced 1975)
      • Margo Howard (married 1977-divorced 1991)
      • Linda Fetters (married 1992-2016, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 23 2016 at age 71
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia (complicated by shingles and prostate cancer)

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on March 28th Born in 1944 Born in California Died in 2016 Died at age 71 Died from Pneumonia

Ken's Notable Roles:

  • Actor
  • comedian
  • politician

Quotable Quotes:

"He was killed in a car accident when he was just 43 years old. (V)"

"Ken Howard was a very talented and successful Pilot. He was also Killed in Action while serving in the US Military. (V)"

" Ken had always been a strong person. He had never77 thought of himself as weak or hopeless. (V)"

"Ken Howard was a talented and beloved actor whose charisma, talent, and kind heart will be greatly missed. (V)"

"Ken Howard dedicated his entire professional life to acting, mesmerizing audiences with his talent and leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. Unfortunately, his untimely death at the age of 71 shocked the entertainment industry and his fans. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-08 16:43:07
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