Obituary of Lou Costello

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Lou Costello

Louis Francis Cristillo (born March 6, 1906, in Paterson, New Jersey) was a comedian and film actor who was best known for his double act with Bud Abbott with their routine, “Who’s on first.” Lou died on March 3, 1959 and his death was because of a heart attack. He died at age 52 just three days before his 53rd birthday.

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Lou Costello Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Costello, Lou
    • Common Name: Lou Costello
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Paterson, New Jersey, United States
    • Birth Date: March 06, 1906
    • Age: 52 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Louis Cristillo
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $250 thousand
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Yoplait Yogurt
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    Lou's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Louis Francis Cristillo
    • Father: Sebastiano Cristillo
    • Mother: Helen Rege
    • Brother(s):
      • Pat Costello
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ann Battler (married 1934-1959, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Chris Costello
      • Lou Costello Jr.
    • Daughter(s):
      • Carole Costello
      • Patricia Costello

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 03 1959 at age 52
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Sherman Oaks, California
  • Interment: Buried at the Calvary Cemetery in East Los Angeles, California, United States

Category Tags:

ComedianFilm Actor American Born on March 6th Born in 1906 Born in New Jersey Died in 1959 Died at age 52 Died from Heart Attack

Lou's Notable Roles:

  • Abbott and Costello

Quotable Quotes:

"Lou Costello's life was a boundless gamble. (V)"

"Lou Costello was a comedic genius who brought laughter and joy to millions of people with his unique humor and hilarious on-screen antics. His legacy continues to live on, reminding us of the power of laughter and the impact one person can have on the world. (V)"

"Lou Costello was a renowned American actor and comedian, best known for his partnership with Bud Abbott in the comedy duo Abbott and Costello, who tragically passed away at the age of 53 due to a heart condition. (V)"

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

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