Obituary of Mel Ferrer

Mel Ferrer

Melchor Gastón Ferrer (born August 25, 1917 in Elberon, New Jersey) was a film actor, TV actor, and film director who was best known for his role as David Mendelssor in the 1953 musical film, “Lili” and as Prince Andrei in the 1956 drama/romance film, “War and Peace.” Mel died on June 2, 2008 and his death was because of heart failure. He died at age 90.

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Mel Ferrer Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Ferrer, Mel
Common Name: Mel Ferrer
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Elberon, New Jersey, United States
Birth Date: August 25, 1917
Age: 90 (at death)
Occupations:
Active Years: 1937-1998

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Favorite Color: Lilac
Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

Mel's Family Tree

Birth Name: Melchor Gastón Ferrer
Father: José María Ferrer (1857-1920)
Mother: Mary Matilda Irene O’Donohue (1978-1967)
Brother(s):

Jose M. Ferrer

Sister(s):

M. Irené Ferrer (died 2004)
Teresa Ferrer

Spouse/Partner:

Frances Pilchard (married 1937-divorced 1939)
Barbara C. Tripp (married 1940-divorced 1944)
Frances Pilchard (married 1944-divorced 1954)
Audrey Hepburn (married 1954-divorced 1968)
Elizabeth Soukhotine (married 1971-2008, his death)

Son(s):

Sean Hepburn Ferrer (born June 17, 1960)
Christopher Ferrer
Mark Young Ferrer

Daughter(s):

Pepa Phillippa Ferrer
Mela Ferrer

Death Notice:

Date: June 02 2008 at age 90
Place: Santa Barbara, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart failure

Category Tags:

Film Actor TV Actor Film Director American Born on August 25th Born in 1917 Born in New Jersey Died in 2008 Died at age 90 Died from Heart failure

Mel's Notable Roles:

Lili
War and Peace

Quotable Quotes:

"Mel Ferrer lived a remarkable life, leaving an unforgettable legacy as an actor, director, and producer in the film industry. (V)"

"Mel Ferrer was a highly accomplished actor, director, and producer in Hollywood, known for his talent and dedication to his craft. Unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 90 after a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. (V)"

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