Obituary of Michael Landon

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Michael Landon

Eugene Orowitz (born October 31st, 1936 in Forest Hills, New York) was a TV Actor who was best known for his staring role as Charles Ingalls in the American classic TV show "Little House on the Prairie", as well as various other American TV series. Michael died on July 1st, 1991 and his death was possibly because of Pancreatic cancer. He was 54 when he died.

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Michael Landon Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Orowitz, Eugene
    • Common Name: Michael Landon
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Forest Hills, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: October 31, 1936
    • Age: 54 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mike, Emo, Eugene Orowitz
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Eugene's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Eugene Maurice Orowitz
    • Father: Eli Maurice Orowitz
    • Mother: Peggy Orowitz (née O'Neill)
    • Sister(s):
      • Evelyn Orowitz( born 1933)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Cindy Landon (14 February 1983-1 July 1991, his death)
      • Lynn Noe (12 January 1963-2 January 1982, divorced)
      • Dodie Levy-Fraser (11 March 1956-1 December 1962, divorced)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Landon, Jr. (born 1964)
      • Christopher Beau Landon (born 1975)
      • Sean Matthew Landon (born 1986)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Leslie Ann Landon (born 1962)
      • Shawna Leigh Landon (born 1971)
      • Jennifer Rachel Landon (born 1983)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 01 1991 at age 54
  • Place: Malibu, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer
  • Interment: In a family mausoleum at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery, in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on October 31st Born in 1936 Born in New York Died in 1991 Died at age 54 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Whatever you want to do, do it now. There are only so many tomorrows." (IMDB)

"Orowitz lived a life of passion and dedication, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire future dudes with long hair. (V)"

"Eugene Orowitz had a successful career as a television producer and director, but he tragically passed away at the peak of his career due to complications from a terminal illness. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-24 11:23:18
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