Obituary of Tony Burton

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Tony Burton

Anthony Mabron Burton (born March 23, 1937 in Flint, Michigan) was a film actor and boxer who was best known for his role as Tony “Duke” Evers in the popular "Rocky" films. Tony died on February 25, 2016 and his death was because of pneumonia. He died at age 78.

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Tony Burton Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Burton, Tony
    • Common Name: Tony Burton
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Flint, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: March 23, 1937
    • Age: 78 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Black (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Tony's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Anthony Mabron Burton
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Sister(s):
      • Loretta Kelley
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Rae Burton (married 1980-2016, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Jomo Burton
      • Martin Burton
    • Daughter(s):
      • Juanita Burton
      • Christal Burton

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 25 2016 at age 78
  • Place: Menifee, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Category Tags:

Film ActorBoxer American Born on March 23rd Born in 1937 Born in Michigan Died in 2016 Died at age 78 Died from Pneumonia

Tony's Notable Roles:

  • Rocky

Quotable Quotes:

"Tony Burton lived a life filled with passion, determination, and incomparable talent, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

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Tony Burton at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-12-25 00:43:03
Author: Stan
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