Obituary of Orson Welles

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Orson Welles

Orson Welles (born May 6th, 1916 in Kenosha, Wisconsin) was a Film Director who was best known for his first, and most famous film "Citizen Kane". Orson died on October 10th, 1985 and his unexpected death was reportedly due to a heart attack. He was said to be 69 years old.

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Orson Welles Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Welles, Orson
    • Common Name: Orson Welles
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
    • Birth Date: May 06, 1916
    • Age: 69 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
    • Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

    Orson's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: George Orson Welles
    • Father: Richard Head Welles (1872-1930)
    • Mother: Beatrice Ives Welles (née Beatrice Lucy Ives; 1883-1924)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Virginia Nicolson (married 1934-divorced 1940)
      • Rita Hayworth (married 1943-divorced 1947)
      • Paola Mori (married 1955-divorced 1985)
      • Dolores del Río (partnered 1940-1943)
      • Oja Kodar (partnered 1966-1985)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Welles Feder (born March 27, 1938, with Virginia Nicolson)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Beatrice Welles (Beatrice Mori di Gerfalco Welles, born November 13, 1955, with Paola Mori)
      • Rebecca Welles Manning (December 17, 1944-October 17, 2004,[149] with Rita Hayworth)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 10 1985 at age 69
  • Place: Hollywood, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Interment: buried at Ronda, Spain

Category Tags:

Film DirectorFilm Actor American Born on May 6th Born in 1916 Born in Wisconsin Died in 1985 Died at age 69 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Even if the good old days never existed, the fact that we can conceive such a world is, in fact, an affirmation of the human spirit." (IMDB)

"Orson Welles lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of unparalleled talent and creativity that continues to inspire and captivate audiences even after his passing. (V)"

"Orson Welles was a highly acclaimed director, producer, and actor whose legendary career spanned over five decades, leaving behind a lasting impact on the film industry despite his untimely passing. (V)"

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