Obituary of Paul Benedict

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Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict (born September 17, 1938 in Silver City, New Mexico) was a TV actor and film actor who was best known for his roles as The Number Painter on the PBS children's show, “Sesame Street” and as the English neighbor Harry Bentley on the American TV sitcom, “The Jeffersons.” Paul died on December 1, 2008 and his death was because of a cerebral hemorrhage. He died at age 70.

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Paul Benedict Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Benedict, Paul
    • Common Name: Paul Benedict
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Silver City, New Mexico, United States
    • Birth Date: September 17, 1938
    • Age: 70 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1965-2008
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
    • Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

    Paul's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Paul Benedict
    • Father: Mitchell M. Benedict
    • Mother: Alma Marie Benedict (née Loring)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mary-Anne (married?-2008, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 01 2008 at age 70
  • Place: Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cerebral hemorrhage

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on September 17th Born in 1938 Born in New Mexico Died in 2008 Died at age 70 Died from Cerebral hemorrhage

Paul's Notable Roles:

  • Sesame Street
  • The Jeffersons

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