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Will Geer (born William Aughe Ghere; March 9, 1902 – April 22, 1978) was an American actor, musician, and social activist who was active in labor organizing and other movements in New York City and Southern California in the 1930s and 1940s. In California he befriended rising singer Woody Guthrie.
Will Geer. Actor: Jeremiah Johnson. Will Geer was born William Aughe Ghere in Frankfort, Indiana, to Katherine (Aughe), a teacher, and Roy Aaron Ghere, a postal worker.
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Jul 23, 2019 · Will Geer and Ellen Corby as Grandpa and Grandma Walton from the television program The Waltons. | Source: Wikimedia Commons. At the age of 76, Will died of respiratory arrest following a respiratory ailment on April 22, 1978, at Midway Hospital in Los Angeles.
Aug 4, 2020 · If you were watching The Waltons when it originally aired back in the ‘70s, you probably remember hearing the news that Will Geer — the man who played Grandpa Zebulon Walton — had died. Will passed away from respiratory failure on April 22, 1978, shortly after filming Season 6 of The Waltons.
Will Geer was an American political activist and actor. His most memorable portrayal was that of ‘Grandpa Zebulon Tyler Walton’ in the TV series ‘The Waltons,’ which also won him an ‘Emmy Award.’
Will Geer. Actor: Jeremiah Johnson. Will Geer was born William Aughe Ghere in Frankfort, Indiana, to Katherine (Aughe), a teacher, and Roy Aaron Ghere, a postal worker.
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Feb 12, 2016 · Two beautiful acceptance speeches by Will Geer and Ellen Corby as they win Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actor and Actress In A Drama for 'The Waltons' at the 27th Emmys. ...more.
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