Obituary of Rusty Hamer

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Rusty Hamer

Russell Craig “Rusty” Hamer (born February 15, 1947 in Tenafly, New Jersey) was a stage actor, TV actor and film actor who was best known for portraying Rusty Williams, the wisecracking son of entertainer Danny Williams, on the American TV situation comedy, “Make Room for Daddy". Rusty died on January 18, 1990 and his death was reportedly because of suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound. He died young at age 42.

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Rusty Hamer Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hamer, Rusty
    • Common Name: Rusty Hamer
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Tenafly, New Jersey, United States
    • Birth Date: February 15, 1947
    • Age: 42 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Russel Hamer
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
    • Favorite Color: Brown
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

    Rusty's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Russel Craig Hamer
    • Father: Arthur Walter
    • Mother: Dorothy Hamer (née Chretien)
    • Brother(s):
      • John Hamer
      • Walter Hamer
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 18 1990 at age 42
  • Place: DeRidder, Louisiana, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (gunshot)
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Stage ActorTV Actor Film Actor American Born on February 15th Born in 1947 Born in New Jersey Died in 1990 Died at age 42 Died from Suicide

Rusty's Notable Roles:

  • Make Room for Daddy (1953-1964)

Quotable Quotes:

"Rusty Hamer will always be remembered for his brilliant acting career and contagious personality, leaving a lasting impact on everyone he encountered. His passing has left a void in the entertainment industry, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

"Rusty Hamer was a successful child actor known for his role as Rusty Williams on the television show "Make Room for Daddy", but tragically, his career and life were cut short due to struggles with mental health and substance abuse. (V)"

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