Groucho Marx Death
Groucho passed away on August 19, 1977 at the age of 86 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Groucho's cause of death was pneumonia.
When did Groucho Marx die?
August 19, 1977How did Groucho Marx die? What was the cause of death?
PneumoniaHow old was Groucho Marx when died?
86Where did Groucho Marx die? What was the location of death?
Los Angeles, California, USA
Groucho Marx Birthday and Date of Death
Groucho Marx was born on October 2, 1890 and died on August 19, 1977. Groucho was 86 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 2, 1890
Date of Death: August 19, 1977
Age at Death: 86
Groucho Marx - Biography
Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian and film and television star. He was known as a master of quick wit and is widely considered one of the best comedians of the modern era. His rapid-fire, often impromptu delivery of innuendo-laden patter earned him many admirers and imitators.
Groucho's three marriages all ended in divorce. His first wife was chorus girl Ruth Johnson. He was 29 and she 19 at the time of their wedding. The couple had two children, Arthur Marx and Miriam Marx. His second wife was Kay Marvis (m. 1945–51), née Catherine Dittig, former wife of Leo Gorcey. Groucho was 54 and Kay 21 at the time of their marriage. They had a daughter, Melinda Marx. His third wife was actress Eden Hartford.
Marx was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with pneumonia on June 22, 1977 and died there nearly two months later at the age of 86 on August 19, four months after Gummo's death. Groucho was cremated and the ashes are interred in the Eden Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. He was survived by his three children and younger brother Zeppo, who outlived him by two years. His gravestone bears no epitaph, but in one of his last interviews he suggested one: "Excuse me, I can't stand up."
