Obituary of Lee Van Cleef

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Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef (born January 9th, 1925 in Somerville, New Jersey) was a Film Actor who was best known for acting in American western films. Lee died on December 16th, 1989 and his death was reportedly because of a heart attack. He was 64.

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Lee Van Cleef Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Van Cleef, Lee
    • Common Name: Lee Van Cleef
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Somerville, New Jersey, United States
    • Birth Date: January 09, 1925
    • Age: 64 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

    Lee's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Clarence Leroy Van Cleef, Jr.
    • Father: Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef, Sr.
    • Mother: Marion Levinia (née Van Fleet)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Barbara Havelone (married 13 July 1976-16 December 1989, his death)
      • Joan Marjorie Drane (married 9 April 1960-divorced 1974)
      • Patsy Ruth (married 1943-divorced 1960)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 16 1989 at age 64
  • Place: Oxnard, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Hollywood Hills, California,

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on January 9th Born in 1925 Born in New Jersey Died in 1989 Died at age 64 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Being born with a pair of beady eyes was the best thing that ever happened to me." (IMDB)

"Lee Van Cleef lived a captivating life filled with iconic roles and a strong presence that will never be forgotten. (V)"

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