When did Eric Flynn die?

Eric Flynn died on March 4, 2002.

How old was Eric Flynn when they died?

Eric Flynn was 62 years old at the time of death.

What was Eric Flynn's cause of death?

The cause of death of Eric Flynn was cancer.

Eric Flynn

Died: March 4, 2002
Age: 62 years
Cause: cancer

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60 Seconds Life Story

Eric Flynn was a versatile British actor and singer who led a truly remarkable life.

60 Seconds Life Story

Eric Flynn

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60 Seconds: Eric Flynn's Life Story

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A documentary summary of British actor and singer Eric Flynn, tracing his career from television roles to the musical theatre stage.

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Eric Flynn was a versatile British actor and singer who led a truly remarkable life. Born on Hainan Island, he spent his early childhood interned in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. After returning to Britain at age thirteen, he pursued his passion for performance at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Flynn became a television regular in the 1960s and 1970s, featuring in series like The Caesars, Ivanhoe, and Freewheelers. He also found significant success on the musical theatre stage, starring in major productions such as Evita and Chess. Beyond his professional achievements, he raised a family of actors, leaving behind a lasting artistic legacy. Eric Flynn passed away at his home in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on March 4, 2002, at the age of sixty-two after a battle with cancer.

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