Obituary of Spalding Gray

Spalding Gray

Spalding Gray (born June 5, 1941 in Providence, Rhode Island) was a playwright and TV writer who was best known for creating autobiographical monologues that he wrote and performed during the 1980s and 1990s. He also made film adaptations of these works, beginning in the late 1980s. Spalding died on January 11, 2004 and his death was possibly because of suicide by drowning. He was only 62.

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Spalding Gray Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Gray, Spalding
Common Name: Spalding Gray
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Birth Date: June 05, 1941
Age: 62 (at death)
Also Known As: Spud, Spuddy
Occupations:
- Playwright
- TV Writer

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

Spalding's Family Tree

Birth Name: Spalding Gray
Father: Rockwell Gray Sr.
Mother: Margaret Elizabeth "Betty" Gray (née Horton)
Brother(s):

Rockwell Gray Jr.
Channing Gray

Spouse/Partner:

Renée Shafransky (married August 1991-divorced 1993)
Kathleen Russo (married 1994-2004, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: January 11 2004 at age 62
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Suicide (by drowning)
Interment: Buried at Oakland Cemetery in Sag Harbor, New York, United States

Category Tags:

Playwright TV Writer American Born on June 5th Born in 1941 Born in Rhode Island Died in 2004 Died at age 62 Died from Suicide

Spalding's Notable Roles:

Gray's Anatomy (1996)

Quotable Quotes:

"[on Roland Joffé] He has the demeanour of Christ, the eyes of Rasputin and the body of Zorro." (IMDB)

"Spalding Gray's life was a remarkable journey filled with fearless exploration, insightful storytelling, and endless creativity, leaving an indelible mark on the world that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day. (V)"

"Spalding Gray lived a unique and thought-provoking life, full of personal struggles and creative triumphs, that captured the minds and hearts of many until his untimely passing. (V)"

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