Obituary of Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier (born May 22nd, 1907 in Dorking, England) was a Film Actor who was best known for being a pioneer in movie acting. Laurence died on July 11th, 1989 and his death was due to renal (kidney) failure. He was fairly old at 82 years when he died.

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Laurence Olivier Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Olivier, Laurence
Common Name: Laurence Olivier
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Dorking, England
Birth Date: May 22, 1907
Age: 82 (at death)
Also Known As: Baron Olivier, Larry, Kim, Lord Olivier
Occupations:

Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Yoplait Yogurt
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

Laurence's Family Tree

Birth Name: Laurence Kerr Olivier
Father: Reverend Gerard Kerr Olivier (1869–1939)
Mother: Agnes Louise Olivier (née Crookenden, 1871–1920)
Brother(s):

Gerard Dacres "Dickie" Olivier (1904-1958)

Sister(s):

Sybille Olivier (1901-1989)

Spouse/Partner:

Joan Plowright (married 17 March 1961-11 July 1989, his death)
Vivien Leigh (married 31 August 1940-divorced 6 January 1961)
Jill Esmond (married 25 July 1930-divorced 29 January 1940)

Son(s):

Tarquin Olivier (born August 21, 1936)
Richard Olivier (born December 3, 1961)

Daughter(s):

Tamsin Olivier (born January 10, 1963)
Julie Kate Olivier (born July 27, 1966)

Death Notice:

Date: July 11 1989 at age 82
Place: Steyning, West Sussex, England
Cause of Death: Kidney failure

Category Tags:

Film Actor Stage Actor TV Actor British Born on May 22nd Born in 1907 Died in 1989 Died at age 82 Died from Kidney failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Laurence Olivier's legacy as a groundbreaking actor and director continues to inspire and influence generations. His passing was quite a shock to many of his fans. (V)"

"Laurence Olivier may have been a revered actor on the stage and screen, but even he couldn't escape the ultimate curtain call - death. But instead of a dramatic monologue, he probably just muttered "to be or not to be" one last time before kicking the bucket. (V)"

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