Obituary of Robert Donner

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Robert Donner

Robert Donner (born April 27, 1931 in New York City, New York) was a TV actor and film actor who was best known for his role as Yancy Tucker on the 1972 American TV series, “The Waltons.” Robert died on June 8, 2006 and his death was because of a heart attack caused by cardiac arrhythmia. He died at age 75.

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Robert Donner Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Donner, Robert
    • Common Name: Robert Donner
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: April 27, 1931
    • Age: 75 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rob, Robert E. Morris
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Jack Black.s JB
    • Favorite Actor: Humphrey Bogart

    Robert's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert Donner
    • Father: Will Donaldson
    • Mother: Mozelle Britton
    • Brother(s):
      • two
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Cissy Wellman (married 11 December 1965-divorced 10 December 1982)
      • Jill Donner (married 28 December 1982-2006, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 08 2006 at age 75
  • Place: Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack (caused by cardiac arrhythmia)

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on April 27th Born in 1931 Born in New York Died in 2006 Died at age 75 Died from Heart attack

Robert's Notable Roles:

  • The Waltons

Quotable Quotes:

"Donner was one of the most successful directorial talents of his time. (V)"

"Robert Donner was a talented and dedicated actor whose impact on the entertainment industry will always be remembered and cherished. (V)"

"Throughout his professional life, Robert Donner graced the silver screen with his memorable performances before eventually passing away after a long battle with illness. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-13 08:43:04
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