Obituary of Larry Linville

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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.



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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:
    • Active Years: 1960-2000
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Gray (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    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 ActorFilm 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)"

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

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