Ken Curtis’ Death – Cause and Date
Born (Birthday) July 2, 1916
Death Date April 28, 1991
Age of Death 74 years
Cause of Death Heart Attack
Place of Death Fresno, California, United States
Profession TV Actor
The tv actor Ken Curtis died at the age of 74. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Played the role of Festus on TV’s Gunsmoke and also sang with Sons of the Pioneers prior to becoming an actor.
He married and divorced Barbara Ford in 1952 and 1964, respectively, and later married Torrie Connelly in 1966.
What did Ken Curtis pass away from?
Curtis died on April 28, 1991, in his sleep of a heart attack in Fresno, California.
Where is he buried?
He was cremated, and his ashes were scattered in the Colorado flatlands.
Quotes
"“I joined Tommy Dorsey at the Paramount Theater in New York as a singer. I replaced Frank Sinatra.”
"“We did some jumping at the start of the show. We went out without telling anyone – and the studio liked to kill us. They were threatened with cancellation of their production insurance.”
"“In this business you break a leg and 150 other people are out of work while production is shut down. It’s not like you were an accountant and could still work with your leg in a cast.”
"“The scenes in the show were filmed with a crew of really excellent stunt jumpers, but we had the feel of the parachutes, so we could be more realistic in the roles.”
"“I wouldn’t care if they tattoo Festus all over. He’s been good to me.”