Obituary of Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau (born October 1st, 1920 in Manhattan, New York) was a Film Actor who was best known for his roles in many quality movies over his long career. Walter died on July 1st, 2000 and his eventual death was due to atherosclerotic heart disease. He was 79 years old when he croaked.

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Walter Matthau Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Matthau, Walter
Common Name: Walter Matthau
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
Birth Date: October 01, 1920
Age: 79 (at death)
Also Known As: Walt, Walter Matuschanskayasky
Occupations:
Active Years: 1948-2000

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Wendy's Chicken Sandwich
Favorite Color: Aqua (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Walter's Family Tree

Birth Name: Walter John Matthow
Father: Milton Matthow
Mother: Rose Matthow (née Barolsky or Berolsky)
Spouse/Partner:

Grace Geraldine Johnson (married 1948-divorced 1958)
Carol Grace (married 1959-2000, his death)

Son(s):

Charles "Charlie" Marcus Matthau (born December 10, 1962)
David Matthau

Daughter(s):

Jenny Matthau

Death Notice:

Date: July 01 2000 at age 79
Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart failure (atherosclerotic heart disease)
Interment: buried in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Film Actor TV Actor Stage Actor American Born on October 1st Born in 1920 Born in New York Died in 2000 Died at age 79 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"I really enjoyed working on the movie Kotch, in which I had a brief cameo as a sleeping bus passenger."

"I think doing comedy is more difficult ... than doing noncomedic or tragic or whatever you want to call it. "Because it's difficult to make all kinds of different audiences understand what you're doing, and moving you to laughter." (IMDB)

"Walter Matthau was an incredible actor and comedian. He will be missed. (V)"

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