What was Flip Wilson known for?
Flip Wilson, the popular comedian who became the first black entertainer to be the host of a successful weekly variety show on network television, died Wednesday night at his home in Malibu, Calif. He was 64. The cause was liver cancer, his assistant, Angie Hill, said.
When and how did Flip Wilson die?
On November 25, 1998, Wilson died from liver cancer in Malibu, California, aged 64. He was cremated at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery and his ashes were scattered off Malibu Beach.
What was Flip Wilson worth when he died?
Flip Wilson Net Worth
| Net Worth: | $6 Million |
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| Date of Birth: | Dec 8, 1933 – Nov 25, 1998 (64 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Comedian, Actor, Screenwriter |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
Who was Flip Wilson’s wife?
Tuanchai MacKenziem. 1979–1984
Lovenia Patricia Wilsonm. 1957–1967
Flip Wilson/Wife
What did Flip Wilson always say?
Wilson popularized the catchphrase “The Devil made me do it!”.
Is Flip Wilson alive or dead?
November 25, 1998
Flip Wilson/Date of death
Where is Flip Wilson buried?
Flip Wilson
| Original Name | Clerow Wilson |
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| Birth | 8 Dec 1933 Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA |
| Death | 26 Nov 1998 (aged 64) Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, USA |
| Burial | Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea, Specifically: Scattered off the beach at Malibu in the Pacific Ocean. |
| Memorial ID | 4248 · View Source |
Is Flip Wilson still living?
Deceased (1933–1998)
Flip Wilson/Living or Deceased
How long was The Flip Wilson Show on the air?
“The Flip Wilson Show” aired on NBC from 1970 to 1974. During its first two seasons, the show placed No. 2 among all programs on television.
