Obituary of Milton Berle

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Milton Berle

Milton Berle (born July 12, 1908 in New York City, New York) was a TV actor, film actor and comedian who was best known for being the host of the American TV network's “Texaco Star Theatre” (1948–1955). He was the first major American TV star and was known by his viewers as "Uncle Miltie" or "Mr. Television". Milton died on March 27, 2002 and his death was documented as being due to colon cancer. He died at age 93.

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Milton Berle Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Berle, Milton
    • Common Name: Milton Berle
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: July 12, 1908
    • Age: 93 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mr. Television, Uncle Miltie, Mendel Berlinger
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1913-2000
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $2 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
    • Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

    Milton's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Milton Berlinger
    • Father: Moses Berlinger (1872-1938)
    • Mother: Sarah Glantz Berlinger (later Sandra, 1877-1954)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Joyce Mathews (married 1941-divorced 1947)
      • Joyce Mathews (married 1949-divorced 1950)
      • Ruth Cosgrove Rosenthal (married 1953-1989, her death)
      • Lorna Adams (married 1991-2002, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Bob Williams
      • William Berle
    • Daughter(s):
      • Victoria Berle

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 27 2002 at age 93
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Colon cancer
  • Interment: Cremated and interred at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Comedian American Born on July 12th Born in 1908 Born in New York Died in 2002 Died at age 93 Died from Colon cancer

Milton's Notable Roles:

  • Texaco Star Theatre

Quotable Quotes:

"Milton Berle's life was filled with laughter, charm, and immense talent, and even though he is no longer with us, his legacy will continue to bring joy to audiences for as long as they can remember. (V)"

"Milton Berle was a legendary comedian whose career spanned over six decades, entertaining audiences with his quick wit and comedic timing until his passing at the age of 93. (V)"

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

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