Obituary of Tex Ritter

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Tex Ritter

Tex Ritter (born January 12th, 1905 in Murvaul, Texas) was a Singer and film actor who was best known for playing singing cowboys in Western movies and for being the father of the late actor, John Ritter. Tex died on January 2, 1974 and his death was because of heart attack. He died quite soon at age 68 just ten days before his 69th birthday.

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Tex Ritter Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ritter, Tex
    • Common Name: Tex Ritter
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Murvaul, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: January 12, 1905
    • Age: 68 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Woody
    • Occupations:
    • Genre: Country Music
    • Active Years: 1928-1973
    • Net Worth: $71 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green
    • Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

    Tex's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Woodward Maurice Ritter
    • Father: James Everett Ritter (1859-1934)
    • Mother: Martha Elizabeth Matthews (1878-1935)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Dorothy Fay (married 1941-1974, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • John Ritter (born September 17, 1948-died September 11, 2003)
      • Tom Ritter (born January 8, 1947)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 02 1974 at age 68
  • Place: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Attack
  • Interment: Buried at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas

Category Tags:

SingerFilm Actor Country Music Genre American Born on January 12th Born in 1905 Born in Texas Died in 1974 Died at age 68 Died from Heart Attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Tex Ritter lived a life full of passion, dedication, and talent, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of country music lovers. (V)"

"Tex Ritter had a successful career as a country music singer, actor, and radio personality before passing away due to heart failure at the age of 68. (V)"

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