Merlin Olsen Death
Merlin passed away on March 10, 2010 at the age of 69 in Los Angeles, CA. Merlin's cause of death was mesothelioma.
When did Merlin Olsen die?
March 10, 2010How did Merlin Olsen die? What was the cause of death?
MesotheliomaHow old was Merlin Olsen when died?
69Where did Merlin Olsen die? What was the location of death?
Los Angeles, CA
Merlin Olsen Birthday and Date of Death
Merlin Olsen was born on September 15, 1940 and died on March 10, 2010. Merlin was 69 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: September 15, 1940
Date of Death: March 10, 2010
Age at Death: 69
Merlin Olsen - Biography
Merlin Jay Olsen (September 15, 1940 – March 11, 2010) was an American football player, announcer, and actor. He played his entire 15-year professional football career in National Football League (NFL) as a defensive tackle with the Los Angeles Rams. He was selected to the Pro Bowl a record 14 straight times, missing selection only in the last year of his career. This record of 14 seasons selected to play in the Pro Bowl, consecutive or otherwise, is current and shared with former offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, former tight end Tony Gonzalez, and current quarterback Peyton Manning. A recipient of the 1961 Outland Trophy as the best lineman in college football, Olsen is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. As an actor he portrayed farmer Jonathan Garvey on Little House on the Prairie. After leaving that series, he starred in his own NBC drama, Father Murphy.
