Obituary of Matthew Garber

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Matthew Garber

Matthew Garber (born March 25th, 1956 in Stepney, London, England) was a Film Actor who was notable for playing the role of Michael Banks in the classic 1964 Disney movie "Mary Poppins". Matthew died on June 13th, 1977 and his passing was due to haemorrhagic necrotising pancreatitis as a result of hepatitis. He was just 21 years old when he died.

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Matthew Garber Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Garber, Matthew
    • Common Name: Matthew Garber
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Stepney, London, England
    • Birth Date: March 25, 1956
    • Age: 21 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

    Matthew's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Matthew Adam Garber
    • Father: Louis Leonard Garber
    • Mother: Margot Garber
    • Brother(s):
      • Fergus Garber (born 1964)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 13 1977 at age 21
  • Place: Hampstead, London, England
  • Cause of Death: Hepatitis (haemorrhagic necrotising pancreatitis)
  • Interment: cremated and interred East Finchley, London, England

Category Tags:

Film ActorBritish Born on March 25th Born in 1956 Died in 1977 Died at age 21 Died from Hepatitis

Quotable Quotes:

"I always enjoy using coconuts as a bikini top. It fit the girls perfectly."

"Wear your ego like a loose fitting garment."

"GBR Asia Champion, Matthew Garber, passed away peacefully on Saturday aged 36 after a long and valiant health fight. A truly special man, he will be deeply missed. (V)"

"Matthew Garber will always be remembered for his remarkable talent, infectious energy, and bright spirit that lit up the world even after he departed from it. (V)"

"Matthew Garber had a successful professional life as a talented child actor, known for his memorable role in Disney's "Mary Poppins," before his untimely death at a young age. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-12-05 00:43:08
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