Obituary of Merv Griffin

Merv Griffin

Mervyn Griffin (born July 6th, 1925 in San Mateo, California) was an TV Personality who was best known for hosting of his own TV talk show, The Merv Griffin Show, and created the long-running game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. Mervyn died on August 12th, 2007. Merv's death was due to prostate cancer which he battled for several years. He was 82.

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Merv Griffin Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Griffin, Mervyn
Common Name: Merv Griffin
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: San Mateo, California, United States
Birth Date: July 06, 1925
Age: 82 (at death)
Also Known As: Mervyn
Occupation: TV Personality

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Pringles chips
Favorite Color: Magenta
Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

Mervyn's Family Tree

Birth Name: Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr.
Father: Mervyn Edward Griffin Sr
Mother: Rita Griffin
Spouse/Partner:

Julann Elizabeth Wright Griffin (married 1958-divorced 1976)

Son(s):

Anthony "Tony" Patrick Griffin (born 8, Dec. 1959)

Death Notice:

Date: August 12 2007 at age 82
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Prostate cancer
Funeral Arrangements: held on August 17, 2007 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, Califonia
Interment: buried in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Westwood, California, U.S.

Category Tags:

TV Personality American Born on July 6th Born in 1925 Born in California Died in 2007 Died at age 82 Died from Prostate cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace"

"I've been in the public eye for more than fifty years as Merv Griffin, not as somebody else's creation. I've never pretended to be someone I wasn't. If there was anything really important that people didn't know about me by now, then I would have to be world's greatest actor. Forget Brando, forget Hoffman, forget DeNiro... I would have to be the best." (IMDB)

"Mervyn Griffin was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was considered one of the most efficient players in the league, dying after a long and successful career. (V)"

"Merv Griffin's lasting legacy as an entertainment icon will continue to shine through his groundbreaking contributions to television and his unwavering kindness and generosity towards others, cementing his place in history as a true legend. (V)"

"Mervyn Griffin was a successful American entertainer, best known for creating and hosting the popular game show "Jeopardy!" as well as "Wheel of Fortune." Despite his professional success, Griffin's life was tragically cut short due to complications from prostate cancer. (V)"

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