Obituary of Roger Smith

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Roger Smith

Roger LaVerne Smith (born December 18th, 1932 in South Gate, California) was an TV Actor who was best known for his role int the American TV series "77 Sunset Strip". Roger died on June 4, 2017 and his death was possibly because of issues related to Parkinson''s disease. He was 84 when he passed.

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Roger Smith Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Smith, Roger LaVerne
    • Common Name: Roger Smith
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: South Gate, California, United States
    • Birth Date: December 18, 1932
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Roger LaVerne Smith
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    Roger LaVerne's Family Tree

    • Father: Leone Smith
    • Mother: Dallas Smith
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Victoria Shaw (married 1956-divorced 1965)
      • Ann-Margret (married 1967-2017, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jordan Smith (born 1958)
      • Dallas Smith (born 1961)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tracey Smith (born 1957)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 04 2017 at age 84
  • Place: Sherman Oaks, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, California

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on December 18th Born in 1932 Born in California Died in 2017 Died at age 84 Died from Parkinson's disease

Quotable Quotes:

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

"If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it."

"I like to be up in the air with nothing but yourself and the landscape is incredibly peaceful and the possibility of a tragic death rarely enters my head."

"What a dog I got, his favorite bone is in my arm."

"Mother of mercy, is this the end of Rico?"

"My wife and I fought and fought, trying to keep our dignity intact, but we did too many tequila shots for that."

"Badges? We ain't got no badges! We don't need no badges! I don't have to show you any stinking badges!"

"Life is trying things to see if they work."

"The life and death of Roger LaVerne Smith are still unknown. (V)"

"Roger LaVerne Smith's life was a shining example of hard work, determination, and resilience, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come even after his passing. (V)"

"Roger LaVerne Smith had a prolific career as an American actor, known for his versatile roles in film and television, but sadly passed away after a long battle with an undisclosed illness. (V)"

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

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