Obituary of Ossie Davis

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Ossie Davis

Raiford Chatman "Ossie" Davis (born December 18, 1917 in Clinch County, Georgia) was a film actor, film director, and activist who was best known for his contributions to African American theatre and film and for his passionate support of civil rights. Ossie died on February 4, 2005 and his death was because of natural causes. He died at age 87.

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Ossie Davis Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Davis, Ossie
    • Common Name: Ossie Davis
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Clinch County, Georgia, United States
    • Birth Date: December 18, 1917
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Raiford Davis
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1939-2005
    • Net Worth: $2 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Ossie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Raiford Chatman Davis
    • Father: Kince Charles Davis
    • Mother: Laura Davis (née Cooper, July 9, 1898-June 6, 2004)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ruby Dee (married 1948-2005, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Guy Davis
    • Daughter(s):
      • Nora Davis Day
      • Hasna Muhammad Davis

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 04 2005 at age 87
  • Place: Miami, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Interment: Cremated and interred at Ferncliff Cemetery

Category Tags:

Film ActorFilm Director Activist American Born on December 18th Born in 1917 Born in Georgia Died in 2005 Died at age 87 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Ossie Davis lived a remarkable life, leaving a lasting impact as a talented actor, writer, and civil rights activist, and his legacy continues to inspire and educate future generations. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-01-11 17:05:09
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