Obituary of Terry

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Terry

Terry the dog (born November 17, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois) was an animal actor who was best known for being a Cairn Terrier who played Toto in the 1937 fantasy film, “Wizard of Oz.” Terry died on September 1, 1945 and her death was possibly because of old age. She died at age 11 human years.

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Terry Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: the dog, Terry
    • Common Name: Terry
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: November 17, 1933
    • Age: 11 (at death)
    • Occupation: Animal Actor
    • Active Years: 1934-1942
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    Terry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Terry
    • Father: Carl Spitz (1894-1976)
    • Mother: Gabrielle Quinn
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 01 1945 at age 11
  • Place: Hollywood, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old age
  • Interment: Buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Animal ActorAmerican Born on November 17th Born in 1933 Born in Illinois Died in 1945 Died at age 11 Died from Old age

Terry's Notable Roles:

  • Wizard of Oz

Quotable Quotes:

"Terry the dog was always a bit of a mischievous dog, but he also had a heart of gold. Terry loved to play fetch with his family and friends, but he also loved to curl up in a happy heap on the bank of the river with a good book. (V)"

"Terry the dog lived a full and vibrant life, bringing joy and love to everyone he crossed paths with until the end of his time on this earth. (V)"

"Terry the dog lived a long and happy life, bringing joy and love to all those who knew him until the very end. (V)"

Is Ms. Terry the dog still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-31 15:35:24
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