Obituary of Orson Bean

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Orson Bean

Orson Bean (born July 22nd, 1928 in Burlington, Vermont) was a TV Actor who was best known for being a longtime panelist on the American TV game show "To Tell the Truth". Orson died on February 7th, 2020 and his death was because of a pedestrian /car accident. He was 91 years old at the end.

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Orson Bean Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bean, Orson
    • Common Name: Orson Bean
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Burlington, Vermont, United States
    • Birth Date: July 22, 1928
    • Age: 91 (at death)
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    Orson's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Dallas Frederick Burrows
    • Father: George Frederick Burrows
    • Mother: Marian Ainsworth (née Pollard)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Alley Mills (married 18 April 1993-2020, his death)
      • Carolyn Maxwell (married 3 October 1965-divorced 1981)
      • Rain Winslow (married 2 July 1956-divorced 1962)
    • Son(s):
      • Max Bean
      • Ezekiel Bean
    • Daughter(s):
      • Michelle Bean
      • Susannah Bean

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 07 2020 at age 91
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Accident (hit by a car)

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on July 22nd Born in 1928 Born in Vermont Died in 2020 Died at age 91 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"I say it's for purposes of self-adornment. That's all. And, you know, we are the only species in life where the male is less grand than the female."

"Those who wish to sing, always find a song."

"Lose your dream, you lose your mind."

"The trap is man's armored character structure and there's only one way out of it. It's not drugs and it's not religion and it's not politics. It's going back to the old apple tree and trying to do better than Adam and Eve did." (IMDB)

"Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity."

"Orson Bean was a legend in the entertainment industry, known for his talent, humor, and unwavering passion for his craft. His passing may have left a void, but his legacy will forever live on in the hearts and minds of those who were touched by his incredible life. (V)"

"The late Orson Bean had a distinguished and prolific professional life, appearing in numerous films, TV shows, and stage productions throughout his career, before his untimely passing. (V)"

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