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Don Rickles (née Donald Jay Rickles)
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Memorial Page for Don Rickles (née Donald Jay Rickles)

May 8, 1926 – Apr 6, 2017(90 years)Died in:Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County

American stand-up comedian

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May 8th, 2026

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Emoria

April 6th, 2026

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Biography

Cause of Death

kidney failure

Religion

Jewish people

Burial Place

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

Awards(2)

Primetime Emmy Awardstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Spouse(1)

Barbara Sklar

Education(2)

American Academy of Dramatic ArtsNewtown High School

Don Rickles (* May 8, 1926 in Queens; † April 6, 2017 in Beverly Hills) was an american stand-up comedian. He was 90 years old. He was married to Barbara Sklar. He had at least 1 child (1 son). His education included American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Newtown High School. His faith was Jewish people. His awards include Primetime Emmy Award and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. His cause of death was kidney failure. He was buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery.

Life Events

3 Events

Born in Queens, New York

1926

Married Barbara Sklar

1965

until 2017

Died in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County (kidney failure)

2017

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  • Barbara Sklar
  • Larry Rickles

Resting place

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

Los Angeles

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Don Rickles (née Donald Jay Rickles). Forever remembered.