Obituary of Peter Graves

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Peter Graves

Peter Graves (born March 18th, 1926 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) was a TV Actor who was best known for his role in the television series Mission: Impossible in the 1960s and 70s. Peter died on March 14, 2010 and his death was reportedly due to a heart attack. He was 83.

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Peter Graves Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Graves, Peter
    • Common Name: Peter Graves
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    • Birth Date: March 18, 1926
    • Age: 83 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Peter Aurness
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Yoplait Yogurt
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    Peter's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Peter Duesler Aurness
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Brother(s):
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Joan Endress (married 16 December 1950-14 March 2010, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Kelly Graves
      • Claudia Graves
      • Amanda Graves

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 14 2010 at age 83
  • Place: Pacific Palisades, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on March 18th Born in 1926 Born in Minnesota Died in 2010 Died at age 83 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Some people just stand out on the screen. Bob certainly did. [commenting on Airplane! co-star Robert Stack]" (IMDB)

"I do enjoy a nice ride in a plane."

"In bad times and in good, I've never lost my sense of zest for life. "

"Watching television is like taking black spray paint to your third eye."

"Peter Graves dedicated his life to entertaining and inspiring audiences through his acting talent, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to be cherished for generations to come. (V)"

"Peter Graves had a successful career in Hollywood, starring in numerous films and television shows, before his untimely passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-18 08:43:08
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