When Did Jackie Gleason Die?

John Herbert Gleason was an American actor, comedian, writer, composer, and conductor known affectionately as "The Great One."

What did Jackie Gleason die from?

Gleason, 71, died of liver and colon cancer June 24. A death certificate filed with the will in Broward Probate Court said death came two months after he was stricken with the liver cancer, but did not say when he contracted colon cancer, the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel reported today.

What was Jackie Gleason's last movie?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Nothing in Common is a 1986 American comedy-drama film directed by Garry Marshall. It stars Tom Hanks and Jackie Gleason in what would be Gleason's final film role; he was suffering from cancer during the film and died less than a year after the film's release.

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