Obituary of Rance Howard

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Rance Howard

Harold Rance Beckenholdt (born November 17th, 1928 in Duncan, Oklahoma) was a Film Actor who was best known for being in various movies and on TV. Harold Rance died on November 17th, 2017 and his death was possibly because of an illness related to a West Nile virus infection. He was 89 years old when Got took him.

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Rance Howard Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Beckenholdt, Harold Rance
    • Common Name: Rance Howard
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Duncan, Oklahoma, United States
    • Birth Date: November 17, 1928
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Harold Rance Beckenholdt
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Yoplait Yogurt
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
    • Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine

    Harold Rance's Family Tree

    • Father: Engel Beckenholdt
    • Mother: Ethel Cleo (née Tomlin)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Judy Howard (married 2001-2017, her death)
      • Jean Speegle Howard (married 1949-2000, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Ron Howard (born March 01, 1954-died November 17th, 2017)
      • Clint Howard (born April 20, 1959-died November 17th, 2017)

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 17 2017 at age 89
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (related to a West Nile virus infection)

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on November 17th Born in 1928 Born in Oklahoma Died in 2017 Died at age 89 Died from Natural causes

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