How did Jimmy Durante die?

How did Jimmy Durante die?

Pneumonia
Jimmy Durante/Cause of death

Durante retired from performing in 1972, after he became a wheelchair user following a stroke. He died of pneumonia in Santa Monica, California, on January 29, 1980, 12 days before he would have turned 87.

Was Jimmy Durante a nice person?

He was one of the nicest people in Hollywood. He wasn’t the funniest comedian. He wasn’t the best actor.

How long was Jimmy Durante’s nose?

On that August day 57 years ago, makeup man John Chambers measured Durante’s nose with calipers and a ruler — 77 millimeters from bridge to tip (about three inches) — then slathered the olfactory organ with liquid rubber that hardened in place.

Where is Jimmy Durante buried at?

Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Culver City, CA
Jimmy Durante/Place of burial

Who was Jimmy Durante married to?

Margie Littlem. 1960–1980
Jeanne Olsenm. 1921–1943
Jimmy Durante/Spouse

How old is Milton Berle?

93 years (1908–2002)
Milton Berle/Age at death

Was Jimmy Durante Catholic?

James Francis “Jimmy” Durante (February 10, 1893 – January 29, 1980) was an American singer, pianist, comedian, writer, and actor….

Jimmy Durante
Alma mater Saint Malachy’s Roman Catholic Church
Occupation Actor, comedian, singer, pianist, writer
Years active 1920–1972
Political party Democrat

Where was Jimmy Durante from?

Manhattan, New York, NY
Jimmy Durante/Place of birth

How tall was Jimmy Durante in feet?

5′ 7″
Jimmy Durante/Height

Was Milton Berle married?

Lorna Adamsm. 1991–2002
Ruth Berlem. 1953–1989Joyce Mathewsm. 1949–1950Joyce Mathewsm. 1941–1947
Milton Berle/Spouse
Berle married four times, including twice to Broadway showgirl Joyce Mathews. After their second divorce, he married Ruth Cosgrove and was with her for more than 35 years, until her death in 1989. He married his fourth wife, Lorna Adams, in 1991. His survivors include two adopted children.

How old was Jack Benny when he passed away?

80 years (1894–1974)
Jack Benny/Age at death