Actor Robert Conrad died a month before his 85th birthday, leaving behind mourning children, grandchildren, and fans all over the world. He was known not only for the number and success of his series, but also for various lawsuits and fistfights.
Robert Conrad is an actor, producer, record artist, singer, and screenwriter from the United States who has starred in iconic television shows such as “The Wild Wild West,” “Hawaiian Eye,” and “Baa Baa Black Sheep.”
Cause of Death and Funeral:
Robert Conrad died in Malibu, California, on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the age of 84. He died a little more than a month before his 85th birthday, and the cause of death was heart failure, according to reports. Conrad is survived by his ex-wives Joan Kenlay and LaVelda Fann, as well as his eight daughters and 18 grandchildren. His spokesman, Jeff Ballard, confirmed the tragic news, saying:
“He lived a great long life, and though his death saddens the family, he will live on in their hearts forever.”
On March 1, the day of his 85th birthday, his family has planned a private memorial service for him. The information on which will be updated at a later time.
Aside from heart issues, the veteran actor was arrested for drunk driving in May 2003, and he was diagnosed with partial paralysis on his right side as a result of the crash, which resulted in serious spinal injuries.
Salary, Net Worth, and Income:
Robert had not always been good in his life, but he didn’t realize at the time that television would be his ‘thing.’ He had worked in a variety of jobs during his life, including driving a milk delivery truck when he was younger. Following Nick Adams to California in 1957, he tried his hand at acting. Via Bat Masterson, he made his television debut. He had also released several records with Warner Bros. in addition to acting. His most famous show was “The Wild Wild West,” in which he played the role of James West, a government agent.
Throughout his career, he appeared on the sets of 58 television shows and 20 films. In addition, he had supported a number of companies and also hosted a weekly radio show called “PM Show with Robert Conrad.” He had amassed a fortune of $10 million thanks to his years of success in the industry and the money he had earned as a result of it.
Divorced from his ex, LaVelda Fann:
Robert was a divorced man who had been married twice before. He married Joan Kenlay for the first time in 1952, and they divorced in 1977 after 25 years together. They had five children together (Christian, Joan, Shane, Nancy, and unknown). Later in the National Teenager Pageant, he met LaVelda Fann. In 1983, he married the much younger pageant winner Fann, which caused quite a stir at the time. Chelsea, Camille, and Kaja, the couple’s three children, were born to them. In 2010, even his second marriage came to an end. Shane, his son, is also an actor, having followed in his father’s footsteps.
Siblings, Parents, and Family:
Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 1, 1935, to Leonard Henry Falk and Alice Jacqueline Hartman, aka Jackie Smith. His grandfather was a German immigrant who settled in Chicago and established several Hartman’s meat shops in the city. Robert had grown up in a small, loving family. He went to Chicago schools and played football in high school. He finally dropped out of school to survive on his own, but not before dropping out of school. Later in life, he attended Northwestern University and majored in theater arts.
Height and weight are the two measurements used to determine the size of a person’s body.
When he was alive, Robert stood 5 feet and 8 inches tall. When he was younger, he had blue eyes and red hair, which is a common European attribute.
Robert Conrad Wikis
Real Name | Robert Conrad |
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Birthday | March 1, 1935 |
Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Mixed |
Profession | Actor, Singer, Screenwriter |
Married/Wife | Joan Kenlay (1952-1977); LaVelda Fann (1983-2010) |
Salary/Income | Not Known |
Net Worth | $10 million |
Parents | Leonard Henry Falkowski; Jackie Smith |
Deathday | February 8, 2020 |
Death Place | Malibu, California |
Death Cause | Heart Failure |