Obituary of Lorne Greene

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Lorne Greene

Lyon Himan Green (born February 12th, 1915 in Ottawa, Ontario) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing Ben Cartwright on the american television series "Bonanza". Lorne died on September 11th, 1987 and the age of 72. His death was reportedly because of pneumonia.

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Lorne Greene Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Green, Lyon Himan
    • Common Name: Lorne Greene
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    • Birth Date: February 12, 1915
    • Age: 72 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Voice of Doom, Lyon Green
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
    • Favorite Actor: James Stewart

    Lyon Himan's Family Tree

    • Father: Daniel Green
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Nancy Deale (married 17 December 1961-11 September 1987, his death)
      • Rita Hands (married 1938-divorced 1960)
    • Son(s):
      • Charles Greene
    • Daughter(s):
      • Belinda Susan Bennet (née Greene)
      • Gillian Dania Greene

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 11 1987 at age 72
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)
  • Interment: Buried at at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

TV ActorCanadian Born on February 12th Born in 1915 Born in Ontario Died in 1987 Died at age 72 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"[on playing the role of a father to his sons on Bonanza (1959)]: It takes discipline not to retreat to the same reactions every time. After all, how many ways can you give a boy advice?" (IMDB)

"Lyon Himan Green was a great life and death representative for the LGBTQ+ community in South Asia. He helped bring change and inclusion to an often taboo topic, and his lasting legacy will be felt for many years to come. (V)"

"Lyon Himan Green lived a vibrant and meaningful life, leaving a lasting impact on all those he encountered, even after his passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-07-12 00:43:02
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