Welcome! Check out today's deaths, recent deaths, or our deaths stats.
Feeling experimental? Head on over to our newest (and darkest) feature: Next-2-Die™ predictions
British author, actor, comedian and director (1934-1982).
Born July 8th, 1934 in London.
Died December 2nd, 1982 at 48 years old in Mexico City (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Marty Feldman, a beloved English comedian, writer, and actor, passed away on December 2nd, 1982 at the age of 48. Originally born in London, he was known best for his comedy sketches on BBC Radio, and was part of Monty Python's Flying Circus. He also wrote for several other British television programs throughout the 1960s. Feldman's acting career began with the film, "Every Home Should Have One" (1970), where he showcased his brilliant emotive moments with his signature bulging eyes. He went on to star in films like, "Young Frankenstein" (1974) and "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes" Smarter Brother" (1975). His later films include "In God We Tru$t" (1980) and "Yellowbeard" (1983). Although his life was tragically cut short, Marty Feldman left an incredible legacy behind, his success living on in his talent, wit, and razor-sharp writing. He will truly be missed by fans and colleagues alike.
The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins? Edgar Allan Poe