Harry Secombe
(1921-2001)

Welsh entertainer (1921–2001) – Harry Secombe was born in Swansea (City in Swansea principal area, Wales) on September 8th, 1921 and died in Guildford (County town of Surrey in England) on April 11th, 2001 at the age of 79. Today Harry Secombe would be 102 years old.

Age

how old was Harry Secombe when he died?

Harry Secombe died in 2001 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 8th, 1921 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Swansea City in Swansea principal area, Wales
Death Date	April 11th, 2001 (Wednesday)
Death place	Guildford County town of Surrey in England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Harry Secombe

Birthday

When was Harry Secombe born?

Harry Secombe was born on September 8th, 1921.

Death

When did Harry Secombe die?

Harry Secombe died on April 11th, 2001 at the age of 79 in Guildford (County town of Surrey in England). Today Harry Secombe would be 102 years old.