Obituary of Ken Jenkins

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Ken Jenkins

Ken Jenkins (born August 28th, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio) was a TV Actor who was best known for being cast as Dr. Bob Kelso, on the American TV comedy series "Scrubs". Ken died on February 9th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an accident in his slightly too hot, hot tub. He was 85 years old.

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Ken Jenkins Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Jenkins, Ken
    • Common Name: Ken Jenkins
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: August 28, 1940
    • Age: 85
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

    Ken's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Kendall Jenkins
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Joan Patchen (married 1958-divorced 1969)
      • Katharine Houghton (born March 10, 1945, married 1970-present)
    • Son(s):

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on August 28th Born in 1940 Born in Ohio

Quotable Quotes:

"Ken Jenkins was a cabinetmaker and his life was significant in the field. (V)"

"Ken Jenkins lived a remarkable life that will continue to be remembered and celebrated long after his passing. (V)"

"Ken Jenkins had a successful career as an actor, known for his captivating performances on stage and screen, but his sudden and tragic passing was mourned by fans and colleagues alike. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-03 10:13:28
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