Obituary of Leroy Neiman

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Leroy Neiman

LeRoy Neiman (born June 8th, 1921 in Saint Paul, Minnesota) was a Artist who was best known for his many expressionist paintings. LeRoy died on June 20th, 2012 and his death was basically because of a old age. He was 91.

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Leroy Neiman Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Neiman, LeRoy
    • Common Name: Leroy Neiman
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
    • Birth Date: June 08, 1921
    • Age: 91 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Leroy
    • Occupation: Artist
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pringles chips
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

    LeRoy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: LeRoy Leslie Runquist
    • Father: Charles Julius Runquist
    • Mother: Lydia Sophia (née Serline)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Janet Neiman (née Byrne, married ?-?)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 20 2012 at age 91
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Interment: Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, New York City, United States

Category Tags:

ArtistAmerican Born on June 8th Born in 1921 Born in Minnesota Died in 2012 Died at age 91 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"All I can say is that I have taken more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me."

"Most people gaze neither into the past nor the future; they explore neither truth nor lies. They gaze at the television."

"I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained."

"Adults are interested if you don't play down to the little 2 or 3 year olds or talk down. I don't believe in talking down to children. I don't believe in talking down to any certain segment. I like to kind of just talk in a general way to the audience. Children are always reaching."

"LeRoy Neiman's vibrant and colorful life will always be remembered, as he left behind a legacy of iconic artwork that captured the spirit of sports and entertainment. (V)"

"LeRoy Neiman lived a successful and prolific professional life as a beloved American artist, known for his colorful and vibrant depictions of sports and entertainment scenes. He passed away after a long and fulfilling career, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the art world. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-28 08:43:12
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