Obituary of Paul Gleason

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Paul Gleason

Paul Xavier Gleason (born May 4, 1939 in Jersey City, New Jersey) was a film actor and TV actor who was best known for his role as Richard Vernon in the 1985 drama film, “The Breakfast Club” and for his role as David Thornton in the soap opera, “All My Children.” Paul died on May 27, 2006 and his death was because of pleura mesothelioma. He died quite young at age 67.

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Paul Gleason Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gleason, Paul
    • Common Name: Paul Gleason
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
    • Birth Date: May 04, 1939
    • Age: 67 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Pablo
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1965-2006
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Black
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

    Paul's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Paul Xavier Gleason
    • Father: George L. Gleason
    • Mother: Eleanor Doyle
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Candy Moore (married 1971-divorced 1978)
      • Susan Kehl (married 1995-2006, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Shannon Gleason
      • Kaitlin Gleason

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 27 2006 at age 67
  • Place: Burbank, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Mesothelioma (pleural)
  • Interment: Buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Westwood, Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on May 4th Born in 1939 Born in New Jersey Died in 2006 Died at age 67 Died from Mesothelioma

Paul's Notable Roles:

  • The Breakfast Club
  • All My Children

Quotable Quotes:

"Paul Gleason will always be remembered for his talent, charisma, and passion for acting, making a splash in the entertainment industry even after his passing. (V)"

"Paul Gleason was a talented and well-respected actor known for his roles in popular films such as "The Breakfast Club" and "Die Hard." Sadly, he passed away after a long battle with lung cancer. (V)"

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