Obituary of Señor Wences

Señor Wences

Wenceslao Moreno Centeno (born April 17, 1896 in Peñaranda de Bracamonte, Spain) was a puppeteer and comedian who was best known for making appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show during the 1950’s and 1960’s. Señor died on April 20, 1999 and his death was because of old age. He died just three days after his 103rd birthday.

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Señor Wences Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Wences, Señor
Common Name: Señor Wences
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Peñaranda de Bracamonte, Spain
Birth Date: April 17, 1896
Age: 103 (at death)
Also Known As: Wenceslao Centeno, Senor
Occupations:
- Puppeteer
- Comedian

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: Spanish
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

Señor's Family Tree

Birth Name: Wenceslao Moreno Centeno
Father: Antonio Moreno Ros
Mother: Josefa Centeno Lavera
Spouse/Partner:

Esperanza Martin (married 1922-divorced 1944)
Natalie Cover (married 1951-1999, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: April 20 1999 at age 103
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Old Age

Category Tags:

Puppeteer Comedian Spanish Born on April 17th Born in 1896 Died in 1999 Died at age 103 Died from Old Age

Señor's Notable Roles:

The Ed Sullivan Show
The Muppet Show

Quotable Quotes:

"He always dreamed of being a great Mexican wrestler. (V)"

"Señor Wences lived a vibrant and influential life, bringing joy and laughter to audiences around the world through his iconic ventriloquist performances, and his legacy continues to inspire and entertain even after his passing. (V)"

"Señor Wences had a successful career as a ventriloquist and comedian, captivating audiences with his unique act featuring his hand puppet, Johnny, until his passing. (V)"

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