A spokesman for Eisenhower Medical Center said the actor died at 1:40 P.M. of complications from strokes he suffered earlier. He was admitted to the hospital April 5. Mr. Crawford's wife, Mary Alice, was at the hospital when he died, along with his sons Kelley and Christopher and their mother, Kay Crawford.

How did Christopher Broderick Crawford die?

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) _ Broderick Crawford, the gruff and jowly Oscar-winning actor who died at age 74, waged a lifelong battle with alcoholism that kept him from becoming a great actor, his longtime agent said. Crawford suffered a stroke last year and died at Eisenhower Medical Center, Melnick said.

What happened to Broderick Crawford of highway patrol?

Death. Crawford died following a series of strokes in 1986 at the age of 74 in Rancho Mirage, California.

What car did Broderick Crawford Drive in highway patrol?

1955 Buick Century "Broderick Crawford Special": And the Lawman Growled "10-4" To some car-crazy kids who grew up in the 1950s, a black-and-white '55 Buick sedan will always be Broderick Crawford.

What is Broderick Crawford day?

Friday, October 4, 2019

During the 1950's, a highly popular television show called Highway Patrol featured actor Broderick Crawford. He became known for the phrase, "10-4" (which in radio lingo means, "message end"). He was so known for it, they even worked it into this brief commercial.

Broderick Crawford: News Report of His Death - April 26, 1986

21 related questions found

Where was Highway Patrol filmed at?

Highway Patrol is famous for its location shooting around the San Fernando Valley and Simi Valley, then mostly rural. Other notable Los Angeles area locations include Griffith Park, as well as Bronson Canyon just above Hollywood.

What cars were used in highway patrol?

As the opening credits start, the car approaching the checkpoint is a 1954 Lincoln Capri convertible; the two Highway Patrol cars at the checkpoint are 1955 Buicks.

How much was Dan Broderick worth?

Now, however, NetWorthPost.org estimates Daniel Broderick III's net worth to have been $1.6 million. The latter might refer to his liquid assets in addition to his properties, though. The couple's family home became a swanky house in the affluent California neighborhood Coral Reef.

How did Sarah Jessica Parker meet Matthew Broderick?

The couple met in 1991 thanks to Parker's brothers, Pippin and Toby, and their love of Broadway. After Broderick got involved with the Naked Angels Theater Company, which Parker's brothers helped start, the two were introduced and quickly became an item.