Obituary of Roger Rees

Roger Rees

Roger Rees (born May 5th, 1944 in Aberystwyth, Wales) was an Stage Actor who was best known for being the lead in the play "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby". Roger died on July 10th, 2015 and his death was because of brain cancer. He was 71 when he passed on.

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Roger Rees Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Rees, Roger
Common Name: Roger Rees
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Aberystwyth, Wales
Birth Date: May 05, 1944
Age: 71 (at death)
Also Known As: Rog
Occupations:

Nationality: Welsh
Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
Favorite Color: Sky Blue
Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

Roger's Family Tree

Birth Name: Roger Rees
Father: William John Rees
Mother: Doris Louise Rees (née Smith)
Spouse/Partner:

Rick Elice (married 2011-2015, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: July 10 2015 at age 71
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Brain cancer
Interment: His ashes were scattered in the Atlantic Ocean

Category Tags:

Stage Actor Film Actor TV Actor Welsh Born on May 5th Born in 1944 Died in 2015 Died at age 71 Died from Brain cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"In Julius Caesar, I died early in the scene and used to fall asleep under the shield until I was waken up by applause. I didn't have any lines, other than "The Queen!" or "Ah, my Lord!" for four years. -- RR, commenting on his first few years as a bit actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company" (IMDB)

"Roger Rees lived a full and extraordinary life, leaving behind a legacy of talent, passion, and kindness that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

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