Obituary of Larry Linville

Larry Linville

Mr. Larry Linville (born September 29th, 1939 as "Lawrence Lavon Linville") died unexpectedly in bed on April 10th, 2000 with his daughter nearby. His cause of death was Pneumonia which was a complication after lung surgery. He was 60 years old when he passed.

Larry is survived by his parents, Fay Pauline and Harry Lavon Linville, beloved wife Deborah Guydon and his only child, daughter Kelly Linville.

Professionally, Larry was a TV Actor who was best known for his role playing Major Frank Burns on the American TV series M*A*S*H".

When he was not working as a TV Actor, Larry was known for his love of drinking and he would spend a millennia most Tuesdays checking at it. Mr. Linville (the deceased) also spent hours visiting with his older sister most weeks when he was able to spare a couple a millennia. Ever since he was a boy in Ojai, many remember Larry as a great storyteller with wonderful photo albums that pleased everyone. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a significant donation to the Heart Foundation in Larry's honor.

His body was cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea off the coast of Bodega Bay, California.

Please help us remember the life of Larry Linville by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

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Larry Linville Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Linville, Larry
Common Name: Larry Linville
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Ojai, California, United States
Birth Date: September 29, 1939
Age: 60 (at death)
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor
Active Years: 1960-2000

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
Favorite Color: Gray
Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

Larry's Family Tree

Birth Name: Lawrence Lavon Linville
Father: Harry Lavon Linville
Mother: Fay Pauline (née Kennedy)
Spouse/Partner:

Deborah Guydon (married 1993-2000, his death)
Kate Geer (married 1962-divorced 1975)
Vana Tribbey (married 1977-divorced 1982)
Melissa Gallant (married 1982-divorced 1985)
Susan Hagan (married 1986-divorced 1992)

Daughter(s):

Kelly Linville (born 1970)

Death Notice:

Date: April 10 2000 at age 60
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia (complications following surgery)
Interment: Cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea off the coast of Bodega Bay, California.

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on September 29th Born in 1939 Born in California Died in 2000 Died at age 60 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"(when asked whom he'd based his infamous Frank Burns character on) "Every idiot I've ever known."" (IMDB)

"Larry Linville may have passed away, but his legacy as an iconic and beloved actor will continue to live on. (V)"

"Larry Linville was a highly talented and respected actor known for his role as Major Frank Burns on the hit TV series M*A*S*H, who tragically passed away at a relatively young age. (V)"

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