Obituary of Ray Stark

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Ray Stark

Raymond Otto Stark (born October 3, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois) was a film producer who was best known for producing films such as “The World of Suzie Wong” (1960), “West Side Story” (1961) and “Steel Magnolias” (1989). Ray died on January 17, 2004 and his death was because of heart failure. He died at age 88.

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Ray Stark Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Stark, Ray
    • Common Name: Ray Stark
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: October 03, 1915
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Raymond Stark
    • Occupation: Film Producer
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

    Ray's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Raymond Otto Stark
    • Father: Maximilian Stark
    • Mother: Sadie Stark (née Gotlieb)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Frances Brice (married 1940-1992, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Peter Stark (1944-1970)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 17 2004 at age 88
  • Place: West Hollywood, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure

Category Tags:

Film ProducerAmerican Born on October 3rd Born in 1915 Born in Illinois Died in 2004 Died at age 88 Died from Heart failure

Ray's Notable Roles:

  • “The Misfits” (1961)
  • “Lolita” (1962)
  • “Reflections in a Golden Eye” (1967)
  • “Funny Girl” (1968)
  • The Owl and the Pussycat (1970)
  • The Goodbye Girl (1977)
  • The Toy (1982)
  • Annie (1982)

Quotable Quotes:

"Ray Stark was an industry titan and visionary, whose contributions to film and theater will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come. (V)"

"Ray Stark's career as a Hollywood producer spanned several decades and he was responsible for producing some of the most iconic and successful movies in the industry, however, his passing was met with great sadness by those who knew and worked with him. (V)"

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