Obituary of William Powell

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William Powell

William Horatio Powell (born July 29, 1892 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was a film actor who was best known for his role as Nick Charles in the 1934 mystery film, “The Thin Man”. William died on March 5, 1984 and his death was because of heart failure. He died quite old for his generation at age 91.

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William Powell Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Powell, William
    • Common Name: William Powell
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: July 29, 1892
    • Age: 91 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Bill, Will
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Rust (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    William's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Horatio Powell
    • Father: Horatio Warren Powell
    • Mother: Nettie Manila Powell
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Eileen Wilson (married 1915-divorced 1930)
      • Carole Lombard (married 1931-divorced 1933)
      • Jean Harlow (partnered 1934-1937, her death)
      • Diana Lewis (married 1940-1984, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • William David Powell (1925-1968)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 05 1984 at age 91
  • Place: Palm Springs, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure
  • Interment: Buried at the Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on July 29th Born in 1892 Born in PennsylvaniaDied in 1984Died at age 91Died from Heart failure

William's Notable Roles:

  • The Thin Man(1934)
  • My Man Godfrey (1936)

Quotable Quotes:

"[when asked how he kept so slim] "I highly recommend worrying. It's much more effective than dieting." (IMDB)"

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

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William Powell on Wikipedia.org
William Powell at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
Author: Stan
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