Peter Falk's Death
The tv actor Peter Falk died at the age of 83. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Best known to TV viewers as the titular, rumpled Detective Columbo in the series Columbo, a role that earned him four Emmy Awards and one Golden Globe Award.
He was married to Alyce Mayo from 1960-1976; the couple adopted two daughters. He was later married to Shera Danese from 1977-2011.
How did Peter Falk die?
Falk died on the evening of June 23, 2011, at the age of 83. He passed away at his longtime home on Roxbury Drive in Beverly Hills.
His death’s primary cause was pneumonia, with complications of Alzheimer’s disease being a secondary and underlying cause. His daughters said they would remember his “wisdom and humor.”
Where is Falk buried?
Falk’s final resting place is at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
Quotes
"“The entertainment industry is loaded with extraordinarily talented people. But the true, genuine originals, they’re rare.”
Peter Falk
"“I like stories that grow, that have unpredictable layers. As opposed to Hollywood movies that start out with a lot of shock and noise and peter out into an unconvincing cliche.”
Peter Falk
"“My wife loves to get all dressed up and go out, and I’m this gloomy Virgo. It works because of the mutual recognition that we are two democratic narcissists. She does what she has to do, and I do what I have to do. We respect that.”
Peter Falk
"“What’s the name of that famous museum in Paris? The Louvre? I went through that place in 20 minutes.”
Peter Falk
"“I’m just looking to get through the day.”
Peter Falk