Wally Wood
(1927-1981)

American comic strip cartoonist and illustrator (1927–1981) – Wally Wood was born in Menahga (Human settlement in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America) on June 17th, 1927 and died in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America) on November 2nd, 1981 at the age of 54. Today Wally Wood would be 96 years old.

Age

how old was Wally Wood when he died?

Wally Wood died in 1981 at the age of 54.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 17th, 1927 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Menahga Human settlement in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States of America
Death Date	November 2nd, 1981 (Monday)
Death place	Los Angeles Largest city in California, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Wally Wood

Birthday

When was Wally Wood born?

Wally Wood was born on June 17th, 1927.

Death

When did Wally Wood die?

Wally Wood died on November 2nd, 1981 at the age of 54 in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America). Today Wally Wood would be 96 years old.