American actors died in Typhoid fever

Here are 2 famous actors from United States of America died in Typhoid fever:

Willard Louis

Willard Louis (April 19, 1882 San Francisco-July 22, 1926 Glendale) also known as William Louis, Will Louis, William Lewis, Leo Louis, Will Louis Jr. or Will E. Louis was an American actor, film director and screenwriter.

He began his career in vaudeville before transitioning into film in the early 1910s. Louis appeared in over 150 films, often in supporting roles, throughout his career. He also directed and wrote several films, including the 1920 film "The Great Accident," which he also starred in. Louis was known for his versatility as an actor, and was equally adept at both comedic and dramatic roles. He was married to actress Claire McDowell from 1913 until his death in 1926 from a heart attack at the age of 44.

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Bernard Durning

Bernard Durning (August 24, 1893 New York City-August 29, 1923 New York City) also known as Bernard Joseph Durning, Bernie or Bernard J. Durning was an American actor and film director.

He began his career in silent films and later transitioned to talkies. Some of his notable works include "Scrambled Wives" (1922), "The Night Cry" (1926) and "The Midnight Girl" (1925). He was also a director and produced a few films. However, tragically, his life was cut short when he died at the age of 30 due to a heart attack. Despite his short career, he is remembered for his contributions to the film industry during its early years.

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