Obituary of Larry Hovis

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Larry Hovis

Larry Vaughn Hovis (born February 20, 1936 in Wapato, Washington) was a singer and TV actor who was best known for his role as Sergeant Andrew Carter in the 1960s American TV sitcom, “Hogan's Heroes.” Larry died on September 9, 2003 and his death was because of esophageal cancer. He died rather soon at age 67.

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Larry Hovis Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hovis, Larry
    • Common Name: Larry Hovis
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Wapato, Washington, United States
    • Birth Date: February 20, 1936
    • Age: 67 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1955-2003
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Dwayne Johnson

    Larry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Larry Vaughn Hovis
    • Father: Freeman Forrest Hovis (1905-1959)
    • Mother: Ruth Lanell Shurley Hovis (1913-2008)
    • Brother(s):
      • Kenneth Freeman Hovis
      • Gail Dean Hovis
    • Sister(s):
      • Joan Hovis
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ann Corrigan (married 1955-1995, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Hovis
      • Paul Hovis
    • Daughter(s):
      • Kimberly Hovis
      • Deborah Hovis

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

SingerTV Actor American Born on February 20th Born in 1936 Born in Washington Died in 2003 Died at age 67 Died from Esophageal cancer

Larry's Notable Roles:

  • Hogan’s Heroes

Quotable Quotes:

"Larry Hovis was killed while driving his speedy red car on I-15 in Arizona. (V)"

"Larry Hovis, who was best known as the host of the TV show nationally broadcast by NBC, died Wednesday of a heart attack at the age of 73. (V)"

"Larry Hovis was known for his infectious personality and his ability to make everyone around him laugh, and though he may have passed, his spirit and legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to know him. (V)"

"Larry Hovis was a talented actor and singer, best known for his role as Sergeant Carter on the hit sitcom "Hogan's Heroes", whose life was tragically cut short due to complications from cancer. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-11-02 16:43:09
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