Obituary of Penn Jillette

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Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette (born March 5th, 1955 in Greenfield, Massachusetts) was a Magician who was best known for being half of the comedy and magic duo "Penn & Teller" with Teller. Penn may have died on March 16th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an accident while doing a magic trick involving a banana and a claustrophobic rabbit. He was 71.

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Penn Jillette Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Jillette, Penn
    • Common Name: Penn Jillette
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Greenfield, Massachusetts, United States
    • Birth Date: March 05, 1955
    • Age: 71
    • Also Known As: Pen, The tall guy, Penneth
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1974-Present
    • Religion: Athiest
    • Political Affiliation: Libertarian
    • Net Worth: $200 million dollars
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Franks Hot Sauce
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

    Penn's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Penn Fraser Jillette
    • Father: Samuel Herbert Jillette (1912-1999)
    • Mother: Valda Rudolph Jillette (née Parks, 1909-2000)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Emily Zolten Jillette (married 23 November 2004-present)
    • Son(s):
      • Zolten Penn Jillette (born 22 May 2006)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Moxie CrimeFighter Jillette (born 2003)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

MagicianTV Actor American Born on March 5th Born in 1955 Born in Massachusetts Died from

Penn's Notable Roles:

  • Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Quotable Quotes:

"For those of you who asked if Penn or Teller pass away; the answer is no."

"[on his son's name] Zolten is a common Hungarian name, it's my wife's maiden name and most importantly, it's the name of Dracula's dog." (IMDB)

"My mother decided that I was the one that was going to make it in our family."

"Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards - the things we live by and teach our children - are preserved or diminished by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings."

"I think the concept that there's one person who's gonna make you whole is the one to go with when you meet your soulmate."

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."

"I never said most of the things I said."

"Penn Jillette was an amazing life and death artist. I will never forget the way he could pull a rabbit out of his hat. RIP Penn Jillette (V)"

"Penn Jillette, a master magician and entertainer, lived a life full of wonder, humor, and creativity that continues to inspire and amaze audiences even beyond his passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Penn Jillette still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-02-17 08:43:03
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