Obituary of Robert Downey Sr.

Robert Downey Sr.

Robert John Downey (born June 24, 1936 in New York City, New York) was a filmmaker and film actor who was best known for directing the offbeat 1969 movie “Putney Swope.” Robert died on July 7, 2021 and his death was because of Parkinson’s disease. He died just two weeks after his 85th birthday.

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Robert Downey Sr. Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Downey, Robert
Common Name: Robert Downey Sr.
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: June 24, 1936
Age: 85 (at death)
Also Known As: Bob, Robert John Downey
Occupations:
- Filmmaker
- Film Actor

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $10 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Eggo Waffles
Favorite Color: Chartreuse
Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

Robert's Family Tree

Birth Name: Robert John Elias Jr.
Father: Robert Elias
Mother: Betty McLoughlin
Brother(s):

James Downey (born October 06, 1952-died July 7th, 2021)

Spouse/Partner:

Elsie Ford (married 1962-divorced 1975)
Laura Ernst (married 1991-1994, her death)

Son(s):

Robert Downey Jr (born April 4, 1965)

Daughter(s):

Allyson Downey (born November 23, 1963)

Death Notice:

Date: July 07 2021 at age 85
Place: Manhattan, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease

Category Tags:

Filmmaker Film Actor American Born on June 24th Born in 1936 Born in New York Died in 2021 Died at age 85 Died from Parkinson's disease

Robert's Notable Roles:

Putney Swope

Quotable Quotes:

"[describing his childhood]: It was like a bad version of "The Catcher In The Rye". My mother was groovy-looking and was married four times. I got booted out of three prep schools - St.Paul's, Peddie and Lawrenceville - and never got past the ninth-and-a-half grade. I was on athletics scholarships and I never went to classes." (IMDB)

"Robert Downey lived a bold and tumultuous life, but his legacy will always be remembered as a talented actor and inspirational figure to many. (V)"

"Robert Downey had a thriving professional life as an actor, but struggled with substance abuse leading to multiple arrests and a stint in rehab. (V)"

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