Obituary of Mort Walker

Mort Walker

Mort Walker (born September 3rd, 1923 in El Dorado, Kansas) was an Cartoonist who was best known for creating the newspaper comic strips Beetle Bailey and Hi and Lois. Mort died on January 27th, 2018 and his death was possibly because of pneumonia. He was quite old at his death being 94 years old.

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Mort Walker Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Walker, Mort
Common Name: Mort Walker
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: El Dorado, Kansas, United States
Birth Date: September 03, 1923
Age: 94 (at death)
Occupation: Cartoonist

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

Mort's Family Tree

Birth Name: Addison Morton Walker
Father:
Mother:
Brother(s):

Peggy W. Harman (1915-2012)
Robin Ellis Walker (1918-2013)
Marilou W. White (1927-2021)

Spouse/Partner:

Jean Suffill (married 1949-divorced 1985)
Catherine Walker (married 24 August 1985-his death)

Son(s):

Greg Walker
Brian Walker
Neal Walker
Roger Walker

Daughter(s):

Polly Walker
Morgan Walker
Marjorie Walker

Death Notice:

Date: January 27 2018 at age 94
Place: Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)
Interment: buried at at Willowbrook Cemetery in Westport, Connecticut, U.S.

Category Tags:

Cartoonist American Born on September 3rd Born in 1923 Born in Kansas Died in 2018 Died at age 94 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you."

"A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever."

"To abstain from lying is essentially wholesome."

"When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky. "

"Mort Walker lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and timeless comic creations that will continue to bring joy to others for generations to come. (V)"

"Mort Walker had a prolific professional life as a cartoonist, creating beloved comics such as "Beetle Bailey" and "Hi and Lois," until his passing at the age of 94. (V)"

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