Obituary of Rod Steiger

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Rod Steiger

Rodney Stephen Steiger (born April 14, 1925 in Westhampton, New York) was a film who was best known for his portrayal of offbeat, often volatile and crazed characters. Rod died on July 9, 2002 and his death was because of kidney failure and pneumonia following gallbladder tumor surgery. He died at 77 years old.

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Rod Steiger Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Steiger, Rod
    • Common Name: Rod Steiger
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Westhampton, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: April 14, 1925
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rodney
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1950-2002
    • Religion: Lutheran
    • Net Worth: $8 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
    • Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

    Rod's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Rodney Stephen Steiger
    • Father: Frederick Steiger
    • Mother: Lorraine Steiger
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sally Gracie (married 1952-divorced 1958)
      • Claire Bloom (married 1959-divorced 1969)
      • Sherry Nelson (married 1973-divorced 1979)
      • Paula Ellis (married 1986-divorced 1997)
      • Joan Benedict Steiger (married 2000-2002, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Steiger (with Ellis)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Anna Steiger (with Bloom)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 09 2002 at age 77
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure (and pneumonia-following gallbladder tumor surgery)
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Cemetery

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Stage Actor American Born on April 14th Born in 1925 Born in New York Died in 2002 Died at age 77 Died from Kidney failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Rod Steiger was a talented actor whose unforgettable performances and contributions to the film industry will continue to be celebrated and remembered long after his passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-02 17:21:39
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