Obituary of Peter Cushing

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Peter Cushing

Peter Wilton Cushing (born May 26, 1913 in Kenley, United Kingdom) was a film actor, TV actor, and stage actor who was best known for appearing in more than 100 films and was known for his role as Grand Moff Tarkin in the Star Wars trilogy. Peter died on August 11, 1994 and his death was because of prostate cancer. He died at age 81.

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Peter Cushing Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Cushing, Peter
    • Common Name: Peter Cushing
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Kenley, Surrey, England
    • Birth Date: May 26, 1913
    • Age: 81 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Pete
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

    Peter's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Peter Wilton Cushing
    • Father: George Edward Cushing (1881-1956)
    • Mother: Nellie Marie Cushing (née King, 1882–1961)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Helen Cushing (married 1943-1971, her death)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Stage Actor British Born on May 26th Born in 1913 Died in 1994 Died at age 81 Died from Prostate cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Who wants to see me as Hamlet? Very few. But millions want to see me as Frankenstein so that's the one I do." (IMDB)

"Born in 1882, Peter Cushing was an English actor and director. He died in 1965 at the age of 74. (V)"

"Peter Cushing lived a remarkable life dedicated to his craft and left a lasting impact on the world of cinema even after his passing. (V)"

"Peter Cushing had a successful and prolific career as a thespian, known for his remarkable talent and versatility in portraying both heroic and villainous characters, until his untimely passing at the age of 81. (V)"

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