Obituary of Ricardo Montalbán

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Ricardo Montalbán

Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino (born November 25, 1920 in Mexico City, Mexico) was a film actor and TV actor who was best known for his role as Mr. Roarke in the American TV series, “Fantasy Island”. Ricardo died on January 14, 2009 and his death was because of congestive heart failure. He died at age 88.

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Ricardo Montalbán Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Montalbán, Ricardo
    • Common Name: Ricardo Montalbán
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
    • Birth Date: November 25, 1920
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ricardo Merino, Montalban
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: Mexican
    • Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine

    Ricardo's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino
    • Father: Jenaro Montalbán
    • Mother: Ricarda Merino
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Georgiana Young (married 1944-2007, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Mark Montalbán
      • Victor Montalbán
    • Daughter(s):
      • Laura Montalbán (1945-2017)
      • Anita Montalbán

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 14 2009 at age 88
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure
  • Interment: Buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Mexican Born on November 25th Born in 1920 Died in 2009 Died at age 88 Died from Congestive heart failure

Ricardo's Notable Roles:

  • Fantasy Island

Quotable Quotes:

"Ricardo Montalbán lived a life full of talent, grace, and generosity, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain for years to come. (V)"

"Ricardo Montalbán enjoyed a long and prosperous professional life as an actor, starring in numerous iconic films and television shows, but unfortunately passed away after battling health issues in his later years. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-13 00:43:06
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