Obituary of Sonny Landham

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Sonny Landham

William M. Landham (born February 11th, 1941 in Canton, Georgia) waan Film Actor who was best known for his role as Billy Bear in the American comedy movie "48 Hrs.". William M. died on August 17th, 2017 and his death was because of congestive heart failure. He was 76 years old.

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Sonny Landham Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Landham, William M.
    • Common Name: Sonny Landham
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Canton, Georgia, United States
    • Birth Date: February 11, 1941
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Also Known As: William M. Landham
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Judi Dench

    William M.'s Family Tree

    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jessica Wilson (married 11 August 2007-div?)
      • Belita Adams (married December 1995-divorced 1998)
      • Marlene Willoughby (?-?)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on February 11th Born in 1941 Born in Georgia Died in 2017 Died at age 76 Died from Congestive heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"I became a good pitcher when I stopped trying to make them miss the ball and started trying to make them hit it."

"Some stories have to be written because no one would believe the absurdity of it all."

"Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection."

"If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things."

"[on his appearance in porn films] If I was going to do it now - knowing that I'm going to have four children, knowing that I was going to run for office - no, I wouldn't make that choice. But at the time I made the choice of getting a paycheck, staying alive for your big break." (IMDB)

"William M. Landham was a World War I veteran who was killed in action. (V)"

"William M. Landham was a remarkable individual who lived a life full of passion, purpose, and determination, leaving a lasting impact on all those who were lucky enough to know him. (V)"

Is Mr. William M. Landham still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-04-03 08:43:03
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