Obituary of Pat Morita

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Pat Morita

Pat Morita (born June 28th, 1932 in Isleton, California) was a TV Actor who was best known for several roles including playing Matsuo "Arnold" Takahashi on the American TV series "Happy Days". Pat died on November 24th, 2005 and his death was possibly because of Kidney failure. He was just 73 years old when he passed on.

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Pat Morita Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Morita, Pat
    • Common Name: Pat Morita
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Isleton, California, United States
    • Birth Date: June 28, 1932
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Doritos Chips
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Josh Brolin

    Pat's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Noriyuki Morita
    • Father: Tamaru Morita
    • Mother: Momoe Morita
    • Brother(s):
      • Hideo "Harry" Morita
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Evelyn Guerrero ​(married 1994-2005, his death)
      • Kathleen Yamachi ​(married 1953-divorced 1967)​
      • Yukiye Kitahara ​(married 1970-divorced 1989)​

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 24 2005 at age 73
  • Place: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure
  • Interment: cremated at Palm Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery in Las Vegas, Nevada

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on June 28th Born in 1932 Born in California Died in 2005 Died at age 73 Died from Kidney failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Thanks to the Japanese and Geronimo, John Wayne became a millionaire." (IMDB)

"They made me a promise that it would be at least forty outbursts before they would stab me with that needle."

"When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber."

"Pat Morita was a very successful entrepreneur and the life and death of the company he founded. (V)"

"Pat Morita, the late founder of Morita Brewing Company, spoke with fondness of his life and the craft beer industry he helped create in the early 1990s. (V)"

"In death, Pat Morita leaves behind a beautiful wife and two children, both of whom continue to cherish the memories of their father. (V)"

"Pat Morita's life was a remarkable journey of perseverance, talent, and bravery, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment world even after his passing. (V)"

"Pat Morita had a successful professional life as an actor, appearing in various films and TV shows, but tragically passed away at a relatively young age. (V)"

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

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