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Harve Presnell

American actor and singer (1933-2009).

Born September 14th, 1933 in Modesto. [ref]

Died June 30th, 2009 at 75 years old in Santa Monica (pancreatic cancer).

Occupations
film actor, opera singer, singer, stage actor, television actor
Wikipedia

Harve Presnell, beloved actor, singer and composer, passed away on June 30th, 2009. He was 75 years old. Harve was born in Modesto, California in 1934. He is best remembered for his roles in the films "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" and "Paint Your Wagon", as well as producer and composer of the musicals "Big River" and "Annie Get Your Gun". His other film and television credits include "Saving Private Ryan", "Cutter's Way", "Fletch Lives", "Law & Order" and "Princess Caraboo". Harve also enjoyed a successful stage career, performing in several Broadway productions and at numerous regional theatres throughout his lifetime. He also released a few albums of his own renditions of Big Band music. Harve is survived by his wife, Priscilla, his daughters, Meredith, Petrina, Tina and Victoria, and his 5 grandchildren. He will be remembered fondly by those who knew and loved him.

The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude. Thornton Wilder