Obituary of Rock Hudson

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Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson (born November 17, 1925 in Winnetka, Illinois) was a film actor and TV actor who was best known for being one of the most popular movie stars and for his role as Bick Benedict in the 1959 drama movie, “Giant”. Rock died on October 2, 1985 and his death was because of complications from AIDS. He died too young at age 59.

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Rock Hudson Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hudson, Rock
    • Common Name: Rock Hudson
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Winnetka, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: November 17, 1925
    • Age: 59 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Roy Harold Fitzgerald
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1948-1985
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

    Rock's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Roy Harold Scherer Jr.
    • Father: Roy Harold Scherer Sr. (1899-1982)
    • Mother: Katherine Scherer (née Wood)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Phyllis Gates (married 1955-divorced 1958)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 02 1985 at age 59
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Aids (related complications)

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on November 17th Born in 1925 Born in Illinois Died in 1985 Died at age 59 Died from Aids

Rock's Notable Roles:

  • Giant

Quotable Quotes:

"Rock Hudson lived a legendary life as a Hollywood heartthrob, captivating audiences with his charm and talent, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and entertain. (V)"

"Rock Hudson had a successful career in Hollywood and became one of the most popular actors of his time, but his life was tragically cut short due to illness. (V)"

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