George Formby
(1904-1961)

English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian (1904–1961) – George Formby was born in Wigan (Town in Greater Manchester, England) on May 26th, 1904 and died in Preston (City and the administrative centre of Lancashire, England) on March 6th, 1961 at the age of 56. Today George Formby would be 119 years old.

Age

how old was George Formby when he died?

George Formby died in 1961 at the age of 56.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 26th, 1904 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Wigan Town in Greater Manchester, England
Death Date	March 6th, 1961 (Monday)
Death place	Preston City and the administrative centre of Lancashire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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George Formby

Birthday

When was George Formby born?

George Formby was born on May 26th, 1904.

Death

When did George Formby die?

George Formby died on March 6th, 1961 at the age of 56 in Preston (City and the administrative centre of Lancashire, England). Today George Formby would be 119 years old.