Obituary of Redd Foxx

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Redd Foxx

Redd Foxx (born December 9th, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a Comedian who was best known for his role as Fred G. Sanford on the American TV sitcom "Sanford and Son". Redd died on October 11th, 1991 and his death was possibly because of a heart attack. He was 68 years old when he had the big one.

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Redd Foxx Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Foxx, Redd
    • Common Name: Redd Foxx
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
    • Birth Date: December 09, 1922
    • Age: 68 (at death)
    • Also Known As: John Sanford
    • Occupation: Comedian
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
    • Favorite Color: Brown
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Michelle Rodriguez

    Redd's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Elroy Sanford
    • Father: Fred Sanford
    • Mother: Mary Hughes
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Kaho Cho ​(married 1991-1991, his death)
      • Evelyn Killebrew ​(married 1948-divorced 1951)​
      • Betty Jean Harris ​(married 1956-divorced 1975)​
      • Joi Yun Chi Chung ​(married 1976-divorced 1981)​

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 11 1991 at age 68
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Interment: buried at Palm Eastern Cemetery, Las Vegas, Nevada[2]

Category Tags:

ComedianAmerican Born on December 9th Born in 1922 Born in Missouri Died in 1991 Died at age 68 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"[In 1972]: I've been trying to get into the Royal Box in New York for years. They say I'm too dirty, my material is too blue. But I think Redd, the whites and blue can be a nice combination. (IMDB)."

"Redd Foxx was killed when a bus malfunctioned and he was swept under the bus. (V)"

"Redd Foxx's incredible wit and talent brought laughter to countless people throughout his life, leaving a legacy that continues to live on even long after his passing. (V)"

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