Obituary of Ralph Waite

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Ralph Waite

Ralph Waite (born June 22nd, 1928 in White Plains, New York) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing John Walton Sr. on the American 1970s television series "The Waltons". Ralph died on February 13th, 2014 and his death was fundamentally due to old age at 85 years.

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Ralph Waite Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Waite, Ralph
    • Common Name: Ralph Waite
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: White Plains, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: June 22, 1928
    • Age: 85 (at death)
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Will Smith

    Ralph's Family Tree

    • Father: Ralph H. Waite
    • Mother: Esther Waite (née Mitchell)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Linda East (married 4 December 1982-2014, his death)
      • Kerry Shear Waite (married 27 August 1977-divorced 31 August 1981)
      • Beverly Waite (married 1951-divorced 1966)
    • Son(s):
      • Liam Waite (step-son, born Liam Owen East; 20 March 1971)
    • Daughter(s):
      • three

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 13 2014 at age 85
  • Place: Palm Desert, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old age (not specified)
  • Interment: Buried in White Plains Rural Cemetery in New York.

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on June 22nd Born in 1928 Born in New York Died in 2014 Died at age 85 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk."

"Ralph Waite lived a remarkable life filled with passion, dedication, and talent until the end of his journey on this earth. (V)"

"Ralph Waite led a successful career in acting, landing numerous roles in film and television, until his passing at the age of 85. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-12 00:43:07
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