Obituary of Paul Winchell

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Paul Winchell

Paul Winchell (born December 21, 1922 in New York City) was a TV actor, comedian, ventriloquist and puppeteer who was best known for hosting “The Paul Winchell Show” from 1950 to 1954 and for being the original voice of Tigger from the children's show "Winnie the Pooh". Paul died on June 24, 2005 and his death was because of natural causes. He died at age 82.

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Paul Winchell Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Winchell, Paul
    • Common Name: Paul Winchell
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: December 21, 1922
    • Age: 82 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1938-1999
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

    Paul's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Paul Wilchinsky
    • Father: Solomon Wilchinsky (1894-1959
    • Mother: Clara Wilchinsky (née Fuchs, 1895-1953)
    • Sister(s):
      • Rita Winchell
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Nina Russel (married 1961-divorced 1972)
      • Jean Freeman (married 1974-2005, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Larry Winchell
      • Keith Winchell
    • Daughter(s):
      • April Winchell
      • Stephanie Winchell
      • Stacy Winchell

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 24 2005 at age 82
  • Place: Moorpark, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered over his home property

Category Tags:

TV ActorComedian Puppeteer American Born on December 21st Born in 1922 Born in New York Died in 2005 Died at age 82 Died from Natural causes

Paul's Notable Roles:

  • The Paul Winchell
  • Tigger

Quotable Quotes:

"Paul Winchell will always be remembered for his iconic voice and contributions to the world of entertainment, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain future generations. (V)"

"Paul Winchell was a renowned American ventriloquist, comedian, and voice actor known for his contributions to the entertainment industry, and his passing was a great loss to the world of comedy. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-13 16:43:08
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