Obituary of Laird Cregar

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Laird Cregar

Samuel Laird Cregar (born July 28, 1913 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a stage actor and film actor who was best known for his performances in films such as “I Wake Up Screaming” and “The Lodger.” Laird died on December 9, 1944 and his death was reportedly because of a heart attack. He died young at age 31.

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Laird Cregar Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Cregar, Laird
    • Common Name: Laird Cregar
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: July 28, 1913
    • Age: 31 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Sam
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $3 to $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Violet (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Laird's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Samuel Laird Cregar
    • Father: Edward Matthews Cregar
    • Mother: Elizabeth Cregar (née Smith)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 09 1944 at age 31
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on December 13, 1944
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, United States

Category Tags:

Stage ActorFilm Actor American Born on July 28th Born in 1913 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 1944 Died at age 31 Died from Heart attack

Laird's Notable Roles:

  • I Wake Up Screaming
  • The Lodger

Quotable Quotes:

"[from one of his final interviews] I have a feeling the studio is almost beginning to consider me an actor now, instead of a type." (IMDB)

"Laird Cregar was an amazing person and I will miss him dearly. You will never know how much you mean to me. (V)"

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

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Laird Cregar on Wikipedia.org
Laird Cregar at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-06-05 08:43:03
Author: Stan
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