Obituary of Zeppo Marx

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Zeppo Marx

Herbert Manfred "Zeppo" Marx (born February 25, 1901 in New York City, New York) was a film actor and comedian who was best known for being the youngest of the Marx brothers. Zeppo died on November 30, 1979 and his death was because of lung cancer. He died at age 78.

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Zeppo Marx Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Marx, Zeppo
    • Common Name: Zeppo Marx
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: February 25, 1901
    • Age: 78 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Herbert Marx, Zep
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1918-1978
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Snickers
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

    Zeppo's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Herbert Manfred Marx
    • Father: Sam Marx (October 23, 1859-May 10, 1933)
    • Mother: Minnie Marx (born Miene Schönberg, 9 November 1864–13 September 1929)
    • Brother(s):
      • Chico Marx (born March 27, 1887-died October 11, 1961)
      • Harpo Marx (born November 23, 1888-died September 28, 1964)
      • Gummo Marx (born October 23, 1893-died April 21, 1977)
      • Groucho Marx (born October 02, 1890-died August 19, 1977)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marian Benda (married 12 April 1927-divorced 12 May 1954)
      • Barbara Sinatra (married 18 September 1959-divorced 1 May 1973)
    • Son(s):
      • Timothy Marx (adopted 1944)
      • Thomas Marx (adopted 1945)
      • Bobby Oliver Marx

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 30 1979 at age 78
  • Place: Rancho Mirage, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung Cancer
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

Film ActorComedian American Born on February 25th Born in 1901 Born in New York Died in 1979 Died at age 78 Died from Lung Cancer

Zeppo's Notable Roles:

  • Duck Soup
  • Animal Crackers

Quotable Quotes:

"One could say that Marx's life was one filled with comedy, laughter, and joy, embodying the true spirit of the Marx Brothers and leaving behind a legacy that will continue to bring smiles to people's faces for generations to come. (V)"

"Zeppo Marx lived a life full of laughter and comedy, leaving behind a legacy of humor and entertainment for quite a moment yet to come. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-25 16:46:01
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