Obituary of Lew Anderson

Lew Anderson

Lew Burr Anderson (born May 7, 1922 in Kirkman, Iowa) was a TV actor and musician who was best known for being portraying Clarabell the Clown on the American TV program "Howdy Doody" between 1954 and 1960. Lew died on May 14, 2006 and his death was because of prostate cancer. He died a week after his 84th birthday.

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Lew Anderson Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Anderson, Lew
Common Name: Lew Anderson
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Kirkman, Iowa, United States
Birth Date: May 07, 1922
Age: 84 (at death)
Also Known As: Clarabell the Clown, Lewis Anderson
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Musician

Net Worth: $1-$5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Favorite Actor: Will Smith

Lew's Family Tree

Birth Name: Lewis Burr Anderson
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Margaret "Peggy" George (married 18 August 1991-14 May 2006, his death)
Lee Anderson (married ?-divorced ?)

Death Notice:

Date: May 14 2006 at age 84
Place: Hawthorne, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Prostate cancer

Category Tags:

TV Actor Musician American Born on May 7th Born in 1922 Born in Iowa Died in 2006 Died at age 84 Died from Prostate cancer

Lew's Notable Roles:

Howdy Doody

Quotable Quotes:

"Lew Anderson, a self-taught artist, died of a heart attack at the age of 61. (V)"

"Lew Anderson lived a full and vibrant life, bringing joy and laughter to countless people through his iconic role as Clarabell the Clown on the beloved children's television show, "The Howdy Doody Show." Even in his passing, his legacy and impact continue to live on in the hearts and memories of all those who were touched by his talents. (V)"

"Lew Anderson was a successful professional musician, best known for his role as Clarabell the Clown on the famous television show, Howdy Doody; he passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with an illness. (V)"

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