Obituary of Spanky McFarland

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Spanky McFarland

George Robert Philips McFarland aka “Spanky” (born October 2, 1928 in Dallas, Texas) was a TV actor (child actor) and film actor who was best known for his role as Spanky in the “Our Gang” series of shorts in the 1930s and 1940s. George died on June 30, 1993 and his death was reportedly because of a heart attack or an aneurysm. He quite soon died at age 64.

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Spanky McFarland Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: McFarland, George
    • Common Name: Spanky McFarland
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: October 02, 1928
    • Age: 64 (at death)
    • Also Known As: George Emmett McFarland, Spanky
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1931-1944
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

    George's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: George Robert Philips McFarland
    • Father: Robert Emmett
    • Mother: Virginia McFarland
    • Brother(s):
      • Roderick McFarland
      • Thomas McFarland
    • Sister(s):
      • Amanda McFarland
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Doris McFarland (married 1967-1993, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Verne Emmett McFarland

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 30 1993 at age 64
  • Place: Grapevine, Texas, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack (or aneurysm)
  • Interment: Buried at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on October 2nd Born in 1928 Born in Texas Died in 1993 Died at age 64 Died from Heart attack

George's Notable Roles:

  • Our Gang

Quotable Quotes:

"George McFarland was an amazing man who will always be remembered. He was a passionate husband and father, and he will be missed deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. (V)"

"George McFarland lived a life full of laughter and love, leaving behind a legacy of joy and happiness for all those who were fortunate enough to know him. (V)"

"George McFarland enjoyed a successful career as an actor and child star, but sadly his life was cut short by an untimely and tragic death. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-01-19 08:43:03
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