Don Murray

1929 - 2024

Don Murray obituary, 1929-2024

Don Murray

1929 - 2024

BORN

1929

DIED

2024

Don Murray Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2024.

Don Murray was an actor nominated for an Academy Award for his role in the Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962) film "Bus Stop," and unwilling to be typecast as a tough guy, he went on to more eclectic roles.

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KL

February 4, 2025

Sending my condolences to his family and friends. So saddened to hear of his passing. May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. He will be greatly missed.

Daniel Thomas

February 6, 2024

My first memory was he playing Governor Breck in the Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. He was fabulous and followed his career ever since. I was not really familiar with until the 1970 s when I was a teenager. A real credit to his profession.

Terri Tollie

February 5, 2024

Rest peacefully Don

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