Obituary of Peter Falk

[ edit ]

Peter Falk

Peter Falk (born September 16th, 1927 in New York City, New York) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing Lieutenant Columbo in the award winning American TV series "Columbo". Peter died on June 23, 2011 and his death was possibly because of pneumonia with complications of Alzheimer's disease. He was 83 when he succumbed to his illness.

Please help us remember the life of Peter Falk by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

Peter Falk Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Falk, Peter
    • Common Name: Peter Falk
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: September 16, 1927
    • Age: 83 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Velveeta Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor:

    Peter's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Peter Michael Falk
    • Father: Michael Peter Falk
    • Mother: Madeline Falk (née Hochhauser)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Shera Danese Falk (married 7 December 1977-his death)
      • Alice Mayo (married 17 April 1960-divorced 1976)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Catherine Falk

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 23 2011 at age 83
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on September 16th Born in 1927 Born in New York Died in 2011 Died at age 83 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Writing a book is an adventure. To begin with it is a toy then an amusement. Then it becomes a mistress, and then it becomes a master, and then it becomes a tyrant and, in the last stage, just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster and fling him to the public."

"[upon losing to Peter Ustinov for the 1961 Oscars] When I hit the seat, I turned to the press agent and said "You're fired!" I didn't want him charging me for another day." (IMDB)

"Peter Falk was an amazing actor and I feel so lucky to have seen him in so many great films. He is gone but never forgotten. (V)"

"Peter Falk was a beloved actor who brought humor, drama, and entertainment to audiences throughout his career, leaving an indelible mark on the world of film and television. (V)"

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

Recent Deaths:

Diane Keaton 2012
Diane Keaton
Died October 11th, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States
Jane Goodall
Died October 1st, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States
Robert Redford
Died September 16th, 2025 in Provo, United States
Graham Greene
Died August 31st, 2025 in Stratford, Canada
Lonnie Anderson 2019 (cropped)
Loni Anderson
Died August 4th, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States

More Celebrity Bios:

Jimmie Walker
Born: June 25th 1947 in The Bronx, United States
Taran Noah Smith
Born: April 8th 1984 in San Francisco, United States
Steven Pasquale
Born: November 18th 1976 in Hershey, United States
Joe Bratcher
Born: August 30th 1946 in Los Angeles, United States
John Ducey
Born: January 21st 1969 in Endwell, United States

Related Links:

Community Comments:

Be the first to comment on Peter's obituary.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-07-20 16:43:03
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Peter Falk on Wikipedia


Contact Us  Terms of Use  Privacy Policy