Obituary of Rip Torn

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Rip Torn

Rip Torn (born February 6th, 1931 in Temple, Texas) was a Film Actor who was well known for many movie ant TV roles. One of his more memorable roles was as Artie the producer on American TV series "The Larry Sanders Show". Rip died on July 9th, 2019 and his death was due to complications from Aalsmeer's disease. He died at age 88.

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Rip Torn Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Torn, Rip
    • Common Name: Rip Torn
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Temple, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: February 06, 1931
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1956-2016
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pringles chips
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

    Rip's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Elmore Rual Torn Jr.
    • Father: Elmore Rual "Tiger" Torn, Sr. (1906–1971)
    • Mother: Thelma Mary Torn (née Spacek)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Geraldine Page (married 1963-13 June 1987, her death)
      • Ann Wedgeworth (married 15 January 1955-divorced 1961)
      • Amy Wright (married 1989-2019, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Tony Torn (twin)
      • Jon Torn (twin)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Danae Torn
      • Angelica Sue Page (née Torn; February 17, 1964)
      • Katie Torn
      • Claire Torn

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 09 2019 at age 88
  • Place: Lakeville, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease (related complications)
  • Interment: buried at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery in Poughkeepsie, New York

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on February 6th Born in 1931 Born in Texas Died in 2019 Died at age 88 Died from Alzheimer's disease

Quotable Quotes:

"[about being called volatile] What do they say about all the guys that are tremendous actors? Don't they say they have a volatile temper and emotions? Yeah, sure they do! They're not saying they like a nice, mild guy. Look at Sean Penn." (IMDB)

"In death, Elmore Torn leaves a legacy of love and understanding. (V)"

"Ripo Torn lived life to the fullest, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable talent and passion that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Elmore Torn was a successful actor and director, known for his dynamic performances and innovative approach to filmmaking, until his untimely passing due to health complications. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-12-08 11:17:32
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