Jerry Van Dyke
Jerry McCord Van Dyke (July 27, 1931 – January 5, 2018)[1] was an American actor and comedian. He performed in many television sitcoms and Big Lots commercials. His comedic acting goes back to the 1960s. He was the younger brother of Dick Van Dyke.
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 Van Dyke at the 1994 Emmys | |
| Born | Jerry McCord Van Dyke July 27, 1931 Danville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 2018 (aged 86) Malvern, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1962–2018 |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley Ann Jones (1977–2018) Carol Johnson (1957–1974; divorced) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Dick Van Dyke (brother) |
Early life
Van Dyke was born Jerry McCord Van Dyke on July 27, 1931 in Danville, Illinois. His parents were Loren (nicknamed "Cookie") and Hazel (née McCord) Van Dyke. He was of Dutch ancestry on his father's side and of English and Scottish ancestry on his mother's side. His mother is a Mayflower descendant.
Death
On January 5, 2018, Van Dyke died of heart failure at his ranch in Malvern, Arkansas at the age of 86. He had been in declining health since being involved a car accident two years earlier.[2]
Jerry Van Dyke Media
Van Dyke with Stefanie Powers in McLintock! (1963)
Van Dyke in a publicity photo for Accidental Family (1967)
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References
- ↑ "Biography for Jerry Van Dyke". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
- ↑ "Jerry Van Dyke Dead at 86". TMZ. January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
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