Obituary of Ted Cassidy

Ted Cassidy

Ted Cassidy (born July 31st, 1932 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was a TV Actor who was best known for being very tall. Ted died on January 16th, 1979 and his death was because of complications following open-heart surgery. He was 46.

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Ted Cassidy Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Cassidy, Ted
Common Name: Ted Cassidy
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: July 31, 1932
Age: 46 (at death)
Also Known As: Theodore Cassidy
Occupation: TV Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Perdue Chicken
Favorite Color: Gray (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Ted's Family Tree

Birth Name: Theodore Crawford Cassidy
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Margaret Jesse (married 1956-divorced 1972)

Death Notice:

Date: January 16 1979 at age 46
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Surgical Complications
Interment: Cremated and his ashes were buried in his backyard.

Category Tags:

TV Actor American Born on July 31st Born in 1932 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 1979 Died at age 46 Died from Surgical Complications

Quotable Quotes:

"Adults are interested if you don't play down to the little 2 or 3 year olds or talk down. I don't believe in talking down to children. I don't believe in talking down to any certain segment. I like to kind of just talk in a general way to the audience. Children are always reaching."

"Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like its heaven on earth. "

"I don't make pictures just to make money. I make money to make more pictures."

""If I'm up for a part if, I'm asked to play something, I really worry what I'm going to be because they always make fellows like me the big dumb galoot, the oaf who doesn't know anything, who trips over himself. We are apparently idiots, all big men. You end up never leading anybody to anything. You end up holding people, while the boss hits them in the face -- scratching your head a lot wondering where all your marbles went. Well, that kind of thing doesn't appeal to me at all. I used to think that's how it was and I would do it, but I won't do it anymore. I turn down everything that comes along like that. So, the only thing you can rely on are those who have worked with you and know that you are consistent, talented and reliable, and maybe they're friends of yours and are willing to put you to work so you don't end up in the welfare line." (from a 1978 interview)" (IMDB)

"Ted Cassidy was a talented actor who brought larger-than-life characters to the screen and left a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry. (V)"

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