Obituary of Rod Steiger

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 (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

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 Actor TV 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:

"My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging."

"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)"

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