Obituary of William Holden

William Holden

William Franklin Beedle Jr. (born April 17, 1918 in O’Fallon, Illinois) was a film actor who was best known for his Academy Award for Best Actor for the film, “Stalag 17” and the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for the TV film, “The Blue Knight.” William died on November 12, 1981 and his body wasn’t found until four days later. His sudden death was reportedly because of an accidental fall resulting in internal bleeding. He was only 63 when he passed on.

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William Holden Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Holden, William
Common Name: William Holden
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: O’Fallon, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: April 17, 1918
Age: 63 (at death)
Also Known As: Bill
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- TV Actor

Political Affiliation: Republican
Net Worth: $20 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
Favorite Color: Chartreuse
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

William's Family Tree

Birth Name: William Franklin Beedle Jr.
Father: William Franklin Beedle Sr.
Mother: Mary Blanche Ball
Spouse/Partner:

Brenda Marshall (married 1941-divorced 1971)
Stefanie Powers (partnered 1972-1981, his death)

Son(s):

Scott Porter Holden
Peter Westfield Holden

Daughter(s):

Virginia Holden
Arlene Holden

Death Notice:

Date: November 12 1981 at age 63
Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (internal bleeding following a fall)
Funeral Arrangements: no funeral or memorial services were conducted
Interment: cremated and scattered his ashes in the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

Film Actor TV Actor American Born on April 17th Born in 1918 Born in Illinois Died in 1981 Died at age 63 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"For me, acting is not an all-consuming thing, except for the moment when I am actually doing it." (IMDB)

"William Holden was an american actor and comedian who died in 1995. He was an icon for the 1960s and 1970s, and was known for his roles in "The Godfather," "The Graduate," and "The House with All the Computers." (V)"

"Throughout his life, Holden's captivating performances and generous spirit left an indelible mark on the hearts of his fans and colleagues, solidifying his legacy as one of Hollywood's most beloved and talented actors. (V)"

"William Holden had a successful acting career in Hollywood, starring in acclaimed films such as "Sunset Boulevard" and "Stalag 17", but his life was tragically cut short due to a fatal accident at his home. (V)"

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