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Jerry Lewis — Age & Birthday

Born: 16 March 1926 · Died: 20 August 2017 · Age at death: 91

How old was Jerry Lewis when he died?

Jerry Lewis died aged 91. He was born on 16 March 1926 and died on 20 August 2017.

American comedian and director known for slapstick comedy

Did you know?He was a pioneer in filmmaking who invented the video assist system, allowing directors to see footage immediately after filming.

Jerry Lewis (born Joseph Levitch; March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, filmmaker and humanitarian. Across his seven-decade career, Lewis was regarded as one of the greatest comedians of the 20th century.

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Age at death: 91
Would be: 100
Years since death: 9

Born: March 16, 1926 · Newark, United States
Died: August 20, 2017
Cause of death: Cardiovascular disease
Nationality: American
Known for: Film, Television, Music

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Spouse: SanDee Pitnick
Child: Gary Lewis

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