Obituary of Vic Morrow

Vic Morrow

Victor Morrow (born February 14, 1929 in The Bronx, New York) was a film actor and TV actor who was best known for as one of the leads of the ABC drama series, “Combat!” Vic died on July 23, 1982 and his death was because he was accidentally decapitated by helicopter rotor blades during the filming of the "Twilight Zone: The Movie" along with two child actors. He died too soon at age 53.

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Vic Morrow Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Morrow, Vic
Common Name: Vic Morrow
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
Birth Date: February 14, 1929
Age: 53 (at death)
Also Known As: Victor Morrow
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- TV Actor
Active Years: 1955-1982

Religion: Jewish
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Navy
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb
Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

Vic's Family Tree

Birth Name: Victor Morozoff
Father: Harry Morrow
Mother: Jean Morrow (née Kress)
Spouse/Partner:

Barbara Turner (married 1958-divorced 1964)
Gale A. Lester (married 1975-divorced 1979)

Daughter(s):

Jennifer Jason Leigh (born February 05, 1962-died July 23rd, 1982)
Carrie Ann Morrow (1958-2016)

Death Notice:

Date: July 23 1982 at age 53
Place: Indian Dunes, Valencia, California, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (decapitation by helicopter rotor blades)
Interment: Buried at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

Film Actor TV Actor American Born on February 14th Born in 1929 Born in New York Died in 1982 Died at age 53 Died from Accident

Vic's Notable Roles:

Combat

Quotable Quotes:

"[on the success of his movie Blackboard Jungle (1955)] "Sure, the reviews were great...but you would've thought they'd picked me up out of an ashtray, and made me a star. Hell, I'd already done Shakespeare and Chekhov and all those other cats."" (IMDB)

"After a year of careful grooming, Vic Morrow's death was a shock to all involved. (V)"

"Mr. Morrow's life was marked by his passionate dedication to his craft and his unwavering commitment to bringing complex and dynamic characters to life on the big screen, leaving a lasting impact on the world of cinema. (V)"

"Vic Morrow lived a dynamic life, full of accomplishments as an actor and director, but his tragic death while filming a movie will always remain a haunting part of his legacy. (V)"

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