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Robert Downey Sr. (née Robert John Elias Jr.)
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Memorial Page for Robert Downey Sr. (née Robert John Elias Jr.)

Jun 24, 1936 – Jul 7, 2021(85 years)Died in:Manhattan, New York

American filmmaker and actor

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July 7th, 2026

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June 24th, 2026

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Biography

Cause of Death

Parkinson's disease

Burial Place

Kensico Cemetery

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Spouse(4)

Elsie DowneyLaura ErnstRosemary RogersLaura Elizabeth Ernst

Robert Downey Sr. (* June 24, 1936 in Manhattan; † July 7, 2021 in Manhattan) was an american filmmaker and actor. He was 85 years old. He had 3 wives. He was awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship. His cause of death was Parkinson's disease. He was buried at Kensico Cemetery.

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Born in Manhattan, New York

1936

Married Elsie Downey

1962

until 1975

Married Laura Ernst

1991

until 1994

Married Rosemary Rogers

1998

Died in Manhattan, New York (Parkinson's disease)

2021

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  • Elsie Downey
  • Laura Elizabeth Ernst

Resting place

Kensico Cemetery

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Robert Downey Sr. (née Robert John Elias Jr.). Forever remembered.