Obituary of Sam Kinison

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Sam Kinison

Samuel Burl Kinison (born December 8, 1953 in Yakima, Washington) was a comedian and film actor who was best known for his stand-up routine performances that were characterized by intense sudden tirades and his distinctive scream. Sam died on April 10, 1992 and his death was reportedly because of an automobile crash where he was struck by pickup truck driven by 17 year old, Troy Pierson, who was drunk while driving. He died young at age 38.

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Sam Kinison Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kinison, Sam
    • Common Name: Sam Kinison
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Yakima, Washington, United States
    • Birth Date: December 08, 1953
    • Age: 38 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1978-1992
    • Net Worth: $800 thousand
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Tyson Chicken Nuggets
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

    Sam's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Samuel Burl Kinison
    • Father: Samuel Earl Kinison
    • Mother: Marie Florence Kinison (née Morrow)
    • Brother(s):
      • Bill Kinison
      • Richard Kinison
      • Kevin Kinison
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Patricia Adkins (married 1975-divorced 1980)
      • Terry Jean Marze (married 1981-divorced 1989)
      • Malika Marie Souiri (married 1992-1992, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • one

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 10 1992 at age 38
  • Place: Needles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Accident (automobile crash)
  • Interment: Buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Category Tags:

ComedianFilm Actor American Born on December 8th Born in 1953 Born in Washington Died in 1992 Died at age 38 Died from Accident

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"Kinison performed stand-up comedy routines typically characterized by intense sudden tirades, punctuated with his distinctive scream."

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