Obituary of Robert Shaw

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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
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Judi Dench

    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 ActorStage 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)"

"Robert Shaw will always be remembered for his remarkable talent as an actor and his contributions to the film industry, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Robert Shaw was an accomplished actor and respected member of the entertainment industry, however, his career was cut short due to his untimely passing at the age of 51. (V)"

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