Obituary of Wilford Brimley

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Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley (born September 27th, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah) was a Film Actor who was best known for his distinctive voice and bushy moustache. He was in many movies throughout his career. Wilford died on August 1st, 2020 and his death was because of kidney failure. He was 85 years old.

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Wilford Brimley Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Brimley, Wilford
    • Common Name: Wilford Brimley
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
    • Birth Date: September 27, 1934
    • Age: 85 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Will
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1967-2017
    • Religion: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $6 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    Wilford's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Anthony Wilford Brimley
    • Father: Wilford Brimley
    • Mother: Lola Brimley (née Nelson)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Lynne Bagley (married 1956-2000, her death)
      • Beverly Berry (married 2007-2020, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • James Charles Brimley
      • John Michael Brimley
      • William Carmen Brimley
      • Lawrence Dean Brimley

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 01 2020 at age 85
  • Place: St. George, Utah, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on September 27th Born in 1934 Born in Utah Died in 2020 Died at age 85 Died from Kidney failure

Wilford's Notable Roles:

  • The China Syndrome (1979)
  • The Natural (1984)

Quotable Quotes:

"Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people."

"Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it."

"Look, I like people very much. I'm not very good with people, but that doesn't mean I don't like them. I do like them. Because we actors are on that great big screen and so many people see us, we become familiar. People speak to us as if they've known us all our lives. That just tickles me to death." (IMDB)

" Wilford Brimley life and death was an unsolved mystery. (V)"

"Wilford Brimley lived a rich and fulfilling life, leaving a lasting impact on the world through his iconic roles and unwavering dedication to his craft. (V)"

"Wilford Brimley lived a full and successful life as an actor, known for his roles in films such as Cocoon and The Thing, before passing away. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-27 16:43:12
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