Obituary of Robert Mitchum

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Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum (born August 6th, 1917 in Bridgeport, Connecticut) was a Film Actor who was a popular American actor, director, author, poet, composer, and singer during the 1940s through the 1980s. Robert died on July 1st, 1997 from lung cancer and emphysema caused by years of smoking. She was 79 years old when he succumbed to his illness.

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Robert Mitchum Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Mitchum, Robert
    • Common Name: Robert Mitchum
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
    • Birth Date: August 06, 1917
    • Age: 79 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Sky Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Robert's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert Charles Duran Mitchum
    • Father: James Thomas Mitchum
    • Mother: Ann Harriet Gunderson
    • Brother(s):
      • John Mitchum (September 6, 1919-November 29, 2001)
    • Sister(s):
      • Julie Mitchum (born Annette Mitchum, July 23, 1914-February 21, 2003)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Dorothy Spence ​(married 1940-1997, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • James Mitchum (born May 8, 1941)
      • Christopher Mitchum (born October 16, 1943)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 01 1997 at age 79
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer (and emphysema)
  • Interment: Cremated and his ashes scattered into the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on August 6th Born in 1917 Born in Connecticut Died in 1997 Died at age 79 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Robert Mitchum lived an extraordinary life, captivating audiences with his deep voice and brooding on-screen presence until his passing. (V)"

"Robert Mitchum had a successful professional life as a beloved American film actor, known for his iconic roles in classic movies such as "Cape Fear" and "The Night of the Hunter", but sadly passed away due to health complications at the age of 79. (V)"

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