Obituary of Vaughn Meader

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Vaughn Meader

Abbott Vaughn Meader (born March 20, 1936 in Waterville, Maine) was a comedian, musician, and film actor who was best known for his 1962 comedy record, “The First Family,” which was the fast selling album in history and that won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Vaughn died on October 29, 2004 and his death was because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He died fairly young at just 68 years old.

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Vaughn Meader Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Meader, Vaughn
    • Common Name: Vaughn Meader
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Waterville, Maine, United States
    • Birth Date: March 20, 1936
    • Age: 68 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1962-2004
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: James Stewart

    Vaughn's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Abbott Vaughn Meader
    • Father: Charles Vaughn Meader
    • Mother: Mary Ellen Abbott
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Vera Heller (married 1955-divorced?)
      • Sheila Colbath (married 1984-2004, his death)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

ComedianMusician Film Actor American Born on March 20th Born in 1936 Born in Maine Died in 2004 Died at age 68 Died from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Vaughn's Notable Roles:

  • The First Family

Quotable Quotes:

"Mr. Meader's life and career left a lasting impact on the world of comedy, and his passing was truly a loss for the entertainment industry. (V)"

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