Anthony Newley

Anthony Newley
Newley in 1967
Born
Anthony Newley

(1931-09-24)24 September 1931
Homerton, London, England
Died14 April 1999(1999-04-14) (aged 67)
Resting placeForest Hills Memorial Park and Mausoleum
Alma materItalia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • filmmaker
Years active1947–1999
Spouses
Ann Lynn
(m. 1956; div. 1963)
(m. 1963; div. 1970)
Dareth Rich
(m. 1971; div. 1989)
PartnerGina Fratini
Children5, including Tara and Alexander

Anthony Newley (24 September 1931 – 14 April 1999) was an English actor, director, comedian, singer, and composer. He wrote the music and lyrics for the movies Doctor Dolittle and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.

Newley died on 14 April 1999, in Jensen Beach, Florida, from renal cancer at the age of 67.[1]

References

  1. Talevski, Nick (2006). Knocking on Heaven's Door: Rock Obituaries. Omnibus Press. p. 462. ISBN 1-84609-091-1.