The Tragic & Sudden Death of David Janssen

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David Janssen was an iconic television actor best known for his role as Richard Kimble in the beloved television series The Fugitive. That wasn't his only time playing a starring role, however. Throughout his career, Janssen would play the title role in three other television series, and appear in countless other shows and films. He began his career in 1945, when he was just thirteen years old, and would continue acting right up until his tragic and unexpected death in 1980.

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David Janssen was born on March 27th, 1931, to Harold and Berniece Meyer in a small village in southern Nebraska. When he was only five, however, his parents divorced, and Janssen's mother took him to Los Angeles. She remarried a man named Eugene Janssen, whose name David Janssen used when beginning his career.

David Janssen appeared in his first film when he was only thirteen years old. By the time he was 25, he had already acted in a total of 20 films. Of course, the height of his career wouldn't arrive until he was in his early thirties, after landing the starring role in the hit television film The Fugitive.

David Jenssen would go on to act in many more films and television shows, inspiring people all over the world with his winning personality and impressive acting skills. His millions of adoring fans counted on him to act in many more films and shows, and his tragic death in 1980 left the whole nation shocked. While he accomplished a great deal throughout his life, we can only imagine what else David Janssen could have done had he not died so young. Many of his fellow stars expressed a great deal of sadness at his passing, and remembered him as a kind and talented man.

In today's video, we're going to take a look at the long life and legacy of David Janssen, who will always be remembered for his amazing contributions to film and television. Make sure you stick around, because we're also going to reveal what caused his sudden and tragic death. We hope you like this video, and don't forget to subscribe to Facts Verse for more!

The Tragic & Sudden Death of David Janssen
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