American actors died in Bronchopneumonia

Here are 3 famous actors from United States of America died in Bronchopneumonia:

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck (April 5, 1916 La Jolla-June 12, 2003 Los Angeles) also known as Eldred Gregory Peck, Greg or Father Peck was an American actor and film producer. His children are called Anthony Peck, Cecilia Peck, Carey Paul Peck, Jonathan Peck and Stephen Peck.

Peck is considered to be one of the most iconic actors of Hollywood's Golden Age. He was known for his distinctive voice, commanding presence, and versatility as an actor. Peck appeared in over 50 films throughout his career, and he was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning the Best Actor Oscar in 1962 for his role in "To Kill a Mockingbird". Some of his other well-known films include "Roman Holiday", "The Guns of Navarone", and "The Omen". Outside of his acting career, Peck was a vocal advocate for social justice, and he was involved in many philanthropic causes throughout his life. Peck was also a devoted father to his five children, and he remained married to his wife, Veronique Passani, for 48 years until his death in 2003.

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Hank Patterson

Hank Patterson (October 9, 1888 Springville-August 23, 1975 Woodland Hills) a.k.a. Elmer Calvin Patterson or Hank Paterson was an American actor and musician.

He is best known for his work in Western films and TV shows, often portraying a comedic sidekick to the main protagonist. Patterson got his start in vaudeville in the 1910s before transitioning to film in the 1930s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in over 250 films and TV shows, including notable roles in "The Cisco Kid" and "Gunsmoke". In addition to his acting career, Patterson was also an accomplished musician, playing the piano and the guitar. He continued to work in the entertainment industry until his death at the age of 86.

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Bob Wills

Bob Wills (March 6, 1905 Kosse-May 13, 1975 Fort Worth) a.k.a. Bob Willis, Wills, Bob, The King of Western Swing, James Robert Wills, Jim Rob, Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys or Bob was an American songwriter, singer, fiddler and actor.

Born in Texas, Wills started his musical career playing in traveling medicine shows and later on, forming his own band named Texas Playboys in 1934. He became known for blending the sounds of country music with jazz and blues, which came to be known as western swing. Wills and his band released multiple hits and were immensely popular during the 1930s and 1940s.

Apart from his music career, Wills also appeared in several films including "Blazing the Western Trail," and "Take Me Back to Oklahoma." He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1968, and his influence can be seen on numerous artists who followed in the western swing genre. Bob Wills is regarded as one of the pioneers of country music and an icon of the western swing sound that continues to influence new generations of musicians.

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