Rhys Williams
(1897-1969)

Welsh actor (1897-1969) – Rhys Williams was born in Merionethshire (Historic county of Wales) on December 31st, 1897 and died in Santa Monica (Beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States) on May 28th, 1969 at the age of 71. Today Rhys Williams would be 126 years old.

Age

how old was Rhys Williams when he died?

Rhys Williams died in 1969 at the age of 71.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 31st, 1897 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Merionethshire Historic county of Wales
Death Date	May 28th, 1969 (Wednesday)
Death place	Santa Monica Beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Rhys Williams

Birthday

When was Rhys Williams born?

Rhys Williams was born on December 31st, 1897.

Death

When did Rhys Williams die?

Rhys Williams died on May 28th, 1969 at the age of 71 in Santa Monica (Beachfront city in Los Angeles County, California, United States). Today Rhys Williams would be 126 years old.