Obituary of Paul Lynde

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Paul Lynde

Paul Edward Lynde (born June 13, 1926 in Mount Vernon, Ohio) was a comedian, TV actor, and TV personality who was best known for his TV sitcom, “The Paul Lynde Show.” Paul died on January 10, 1982 and his sudden death was reportedly because of heart attack. He died rather young at just 55.

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Paul Lynde Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Lynde, Paul
    • Common Name: Paul Lynde
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: June 13, 1926
    • Age: 55 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1954-1982
    • Net Worth: $7 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Paul's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Paul Edward Lynde
    • Father: Hoy Lynde
    • Mother: Sylvia Bell (née Doup)
    • Brother(s):
      • John Lynde
      • Cordon Lynde
      • Richard Lynde
    • Sister(s):
      • Helen Lynde
      • Grace Lynde
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 10 1982 at age 55
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack
  • Interment: Cremated and buried at the Amity Cemetery in Amity, Ohio, United States

Category Tags:

ComedianTV Actor TV Personality American Born on June 13th Born in 1926 Born in Ohio Died in 1982 Died at age 55 Died from Heart Attack

Paul's Notable Roles:

  • The Paul Lynde Show

Quotable Quotes:

"Upon telling his family he wanted to go into show business: "My dad hit the roof and I hit the road, simultaneously."" (IMDB)

"Paul Lynde was a comedic genius whose quick wit and larger-than-life personality brought endless joy and laughter to audiences for decades. (V)"

"Paul certainly was a beloved American comedian, actor, and voice artist who entertained audiences for decades on stage, screen, and television, until his untimely death. (V)"

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