Obituary of Tab Hunter

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Tab Hunter

Tab Hunter (born July 11th, 1931 in New York City, New York) was a Film Actor who was best known for acting in numerous films. He recently came out as a closet-gay. Tab died on July 8, 2018 and his death was possibly because of complications related to deep vein thrombosis. He was 86 years old.

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Tab Hunter Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hunter, Tab
    • Common Name: Tab Hunter
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: July 11, 1931
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Arthur Andrew Kelm, Arthur Kelm
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1950-2015
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

    Tab's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Arthur Andrew Kelm
    • Father: Charles Kelm
    • Mother: Gertrude Gelien
    • Brother(s):
      • Walt Hynter
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Allan Glaser (married 1983-2018, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 08 2018 at age 86
  • Place: Santa Barbara, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest

Category Tags:

Film ActorSinger American Born on July 11th Born in 1931 Born in New York Died in 2018 Died at age 86 Died from Cardiac arrest

Quotable Quotes:

"[in a 1971 interview] The star thing is over. I've knocked around quite a bit in the past few years and now I'm just another actor looking for work. Acting is what I know and what I do best . . . I'm trying to find a new niche . . . something to help erase that bland image the studios gave me in the Fifties. I'm looking for roles that will establish me as a more mature actor." (IMDB)

"Mister Hunter lived a joyous and fulfilling life, leaving a lasting legacy through his contributions to the entertainment industry. (V)"

"Tab Hunter was a renowned actor and singer, best known for his roles in popular Hollywood films, but his life was cut short due to a tragic event. (V)"

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

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