Obituary of Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw (born August 9th, 1927 in Westhoughton, England) was a Film Actor who was best known for his notable role as Henry VIII in the British movie drama "A Man for All Seasons". Robert died on August 28th, 1978 and his death was due to a heart attack. He died really quite young at just 51 years old.

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Robert Shaw Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Shaw, Robert
Common Name: Robert Shaw
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Westhoughton, England
Birth Date: August 09, 1927
Age: 51 (at death)
Occupations:
Active Years: 1974-1978

Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
Favorite Color: Magenta (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Robert's Family Tree

Birth Name: Robert Archibald Shaw
Father: Thomas Archibald Shaw
Mother: Doreen Nora Shaw (née Avery)
Sister(s):

Elisabeth Shaw
Joanna Shaw
Wendy Shaw

Spouse/Partner:

Jennifer Bourke (married 1952-divorced 1963)
Mary Ure (married 1963-1975, her death)
Virginia Jansen (married 1976-1978, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: August 28 1978 at age 51
Place: Tourmakeady, County Mayo, Ireland
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: cremated and his ashes scattered near his home in Tourmakeady.

Category Tags:

Film Actor Stage Actor Playwright British Born on August 9th Born in 1927 Died in 1978 Died at age 51 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Robert Shaw, actor and pioneer in American role-playing theatre, passed away at the age of 51. A true pioneer in the history of American theatre, Shaw was a giant in the field of American stage culture. (V)"

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