AKA David Cunningham Garroway

Born: 13-Jul-1913
Birthplace: Schenectady, NY
Died: 21-Jul-1982
Location of death: Philadelphia, PA
Cause of death: Suicide
Remains: Buried, West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Talk Show Host

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Host of Today, 1952-61

Military service: US Navy (WWII)

The first host of the Today show, Died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Wife: Adele Dwyer (div., one daughter)
Wife: Pamela Wilde (d., one son)
Wife: Sarah Lee Lippincott (m. 1-Mar-1980, until his death)

    Hollywood Walk of Fame 6230 Hollywood Blvd.
    St. Louis Walk of Fame
    Shot: Self-Inflicted Philadelphia, PA (21-Jul-1982)

    TELEVISION
    Garroway at Large Host (1949-51)
    Today Host (1952-61)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Jack Frost (13-Dec-1979) [VOICE]
    It Happened to Jane (14-Jul-1959) · Host of "The Left Hand"

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