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Redfield died at Saint Clare's Hospital [1] on August 17, 1976, at the age of 49, [3] with the cause of death given as "a respiratory ailment complicated by leukemia." [1] With his wife, he had a son and a daughter. [1] Redfield was buried at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York. [4]
Aug 18, 1976 · William Redfield, who started a 40‐year acting career when he appeared in 1936 at the age of 9 in the Broadway musical “Swing Your Lady,” died yesterday at St.. Clare's Hospital lof a...
During the filming of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), fellow actor and real-life psychiatrist Dean R. Brooks diagnosed Redfield with leukemia (this was long before the days of bone marrow transplants) and gave him 18 months to live. Redfield died 18 months later, pretty much to the day.
- January 26, 1927
- August 17, 1976
During the filming of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), fellow actor and real-life psychiatrist Dean R. Brooks diagnosed Redfield with leukemia (this was long before the days of bone marrow transplants) and gave him 18 months to live. Redfield died 18 months later, pretty much to the day.
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
Redfield died at Saint Clare's Hospital on August 17, 1976, at age 49, with the cause of death given as "a respiratory ailment complicated by leukemia." With his wife, he had a son and a daughter. Redfield was buried at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York.
- 49 years old
- William Henry Redfield
- Actor and writer
- Aquarius
Biography. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. William Redfield (January 26, 1927 – August 17, 1976) was an American actor and author who appeared in numerous theatrical, film, radio, and television roles.
Jan 6, 2023 · Biography. An American actor, he was born in New York City on January 26, 1927. He had been married twice and had two children. From his most prominent works: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Kitty Foyle (1958), Fantastic Voyage (1966) and Death Wish (1974).
