Obituary of Marcel Marceau

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Marcel Marceau

Marcel Marceau (born March 22, 1923 in Strasbourg, France) was a stage actor and film actor who was best known for being a mime artist known for his persona, “Bip the Clown”. He was often referred to as the master of silence. Marcel died on September 22, 2007 and his death was possibly because of natural causes. He died quietly at age 84.

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Marcel Marceau Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Marceau, Marcel
    • Common Name: Marcel Marceau
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Strasbourg, France
    • Birth Date: March 22, 1923
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Bip the Clown, Le mime Marceau
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1950-2007
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: French
    • Favorite Food: Eggo Waffles
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

    Marcel's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Marcel Mangel
    • Father: Charles Mangel (1895-1944)
    • Mother: Anne Werzberg
    • Brother(s):
      • Alain Marceau
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Huguette Mallette (married?-divorced 1958)
      • Ella Jaroszeicz (married 1966-divorced ?)
      • Anne Sicco (married 1975-2007, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michel Marceau
      • Baptiste Marceau
    • Daughter(s):
      • Aurélia Marceau
      • Camille Marceau

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 22 2007 at age 84
  • Place: Cahors, France
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Interment: Buried at the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France

Category Tags:

Stage ActorFilm Actor French Born on March 22nd Born in 1923 Died in 2007 Died at age 84 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Marcel Marceau's life was a testament to the power of silence and the beauty of physical expression, leaving a lasting legacy on the art of mime and inspiring generations of performers. (V)"

"Marcel Marceau was a world-renowned French mime artist whose career spanned over six decades, dazzling audiences with his masterful performances and iconic character, Bip. Despite his fame and success, Marceau remained humble and dedicated to his craft until the end of his life. (V)"

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