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

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"Buddha got it. Patanjali got it. Jesus got it. Mohammed got it. The answer is the same, but the method of working it out may vary this way or that."

"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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