Obituary of Ron Palillo

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Ron Palillo

Ronald Palillo (born April 2nd, 1949 in Cheshire, Connecticut) was a TV Actor who was best known for his role as Arnold Horshack on the American TV sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter". Ron died on August 14th, 2012 the death of Ronald Palillo was due to a heart attack at his home in Palm Beach. He was 63 years old.

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Ron Palillo Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Palillo, Ronald
    • Common Name: Ron Palillo
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cheshire, Connecticut, United States
    • Birth Date: April 02, 1949
    • Age: 63 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ronald Gabriel Palillo
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

    Ronald's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Ronald Gabriel Palillo
    • Father: Gabriel Palillo
    • Mother: Carmel Palillo
    • Brother(s):
      • Richard Palillo
      • Robert Palillo
    • Sister(s):
      • Ann Palillo
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 14 2012 at age 63
  • Place: Palm Beach, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held in Palm Beach Gardens on August 22, 2012
  • Interment: Buried at St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven, Connecticut

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on April 2nd Born in 1949 Born in Connecticut Died in 2012 Died at age 63 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."

"Ronald Palillo, who was dedicated to hunting animals, was fatally shot by a sharpshooter in Texas in 1991. (V)"

"Ronald Palillo will always be remembered for his charismatic personality, infectious smile, and the lasting impact he made in the world of entertainment. (V)"

"Ronald Palillo was a dedicated and talented actor, best known for his role as Arnold Horshack on the popular TV series, "Welcome Back, Kotter." Unfortunately, his life was cut short at the untimely age of 63. (V)"

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