Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Uncover details about birth, marriage, and divorce. [3] On January 14, 2006, Crosby's former wife, Pat Sheehan, died at the age of 74. Bing, Der Bingle, The Old Groaner . They were the children of the man dubbed "Hollywood's Most Typical Father for 1937.". He didn't. Dennis Michael, Jr. (son), Patrick Anthony (son), Kelly Lee Crosby (daughter), Erin Colleen Crosby (daughter), Denise (daughter), Catherine Denise Crosby (step-daughter), Gregory (son) Dennis Michael Crosby (July 13, 1934 - May 4, 1991) was an American singer and occasional actor, the son of singer and actor Bing Crosby and his first wife . He was the father of Star Trek TNG actress Denise Crosby (who was named after him), and of screenwriter/film producer Gregory Crosby (Hacksaw Ridge). They had been officially divorced only two weeks. According to Gary, he was a cold, aloof, disapproving man who beat his children for the most trivial of infractions. Try again. Dennis was the son of Bing Crosby and his first wife Dixie Lee. "I was too proud," she says. He was 50. They all did stints in military service, and they were all good singers. Lindsay, who killed himself on Dec. 11, 1989, was a manic-depressive who battled the illness for years, going in and out of hospitals. DENNIS CROSBY - DENNISC88111765 . Contribute Dennis Crosby and Pat Sheehan - Dating, Gossip, News, Photos list. She's preparing for a Crosby golf tournament she's hosting. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Discover work experience, company details, and more. He eventually worked on the production staff of his father's company, Bing Crosby Productions. You have done a well-informed and compassionate tribute to the Crosby's, Dennis in particular. ). Their son Patrick Anthony Crosby born New Year's Eve 1960, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, on September 19, 2011, after a lengthy illness. When she hangs up, she quietly walks outside and begins sobbing. Uncover Dennis' photos, videos, and more , Personal details for Dennis may include . Failed to delete memorial. He is most remembered for Son of Bing Crosby. Deeply distraught by his brother Lindsay's suicide and his own recent divorce, Crosby died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on May 4, 1991, in Novato, California, aged 56. We'll start over.' But in the last decade, as close as they were geographically -- all four lived in California, three in the San Fernando Valley -- they drifted apart. American Actor Dennis Crosby was born Dennis Michael Crosby on 13th July, 1934 in West Hollywood, California, USA and passed away on 7th May 1991 Novato, California, USA aged 56. Search above to list available cemeteries. Dennis Crosby died on 4th May 1991 in Novato, California, United States by committing suicide with a A 12-gauge shotgun, he was troubled by the death of his younger brother Lindsay (who committed suicide in 1989) and divorce from his wife(Arleen) of 25 years. "It didn't take long for his fatherhood to become as much a part of the Crosby image as his passion for golf and the racetrack," Gary would write later. Riggins, ID. LOS ANGELES -- Arleen Crosby talked to her ex-husband, Dennis, on the telephone that Friday, May 3 -- as she had almost every day for weeks. Wow, seems that the Crosby family has mental-health issues. He had himself committed at least once a year. Resend Activation Email. His daughter, Denise Crosby is an actress. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. This is a carousel with slides. Make sure that the file is a photo. Cousin of Cathy Crosby and Chris Crosby. Their sons, Dennis Michael Crosby Jr died on January 15, 2010, and Patrick Anthony Crosby born New Year's Eve 1960, died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, on September 19, 2011, after a lengthy illness. His attempts to confront his alcoholism were brief and unsuccessful. View Dennis Michael Crosby results in Dallas, TX including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. "This is the house we all went to," says Arleen Crosby. View property details and household demographic information related to income, investments, and interests. Uncle of L.Chip Crosby Jr. Father of Denise Crosby, Gregory Crosby, father-in-law of Spice Williams-Crosby. I don't know if Arleen ever met Holden but you can look up the book Full Service by Scotty Bowers who knew William Holden because Scotty was the guy you went to for sex hookups.. She understood the frustrations of growing up with famous parents who ran a strict household where children were seen and not heard. It's the story of four different brothers who bonded at times and pulled away at other times. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The women at the table graciously excuse her. A nostalgic journey to the past to relive the golden days of entertainment! "This was a man worth fighting for," she says, her voice trembling a bit. . After 27 years there was still a bond between them that couldn't be severed. There was the sunny-faced onetime-actress wife, Dixie, and the four hardy young boys. A photo spread in a 1979 issue of Playboy magazine and a role in the soap opera Days of Our Lives (1965) in 1980 allowed Denise to break through to stardom. "If we got caught whispering between the beds before it was time to get up, the housekeeper was allowed to lick us . On December 11, 1989, Crosby's younger brother Lindsay committed suicide by gunshot. Find Dennis Crosby's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. When he came out of his phases, it fell to Susan to attempt to repair some of the damage. He was the father of actress Denise Crosby and screenwriter/film producer Gregory Crosby (" Hacksaw Ridge "). On December 11, 1989, Crosby's younger brother Lindsay committed suicide by a shotgun blast to the head. Dennis Michael Crosby ( 13. heinkuuta 1934 - 4. toukokuuta 1991 [1]) oli yhdysvaltalainen nyttelij ja laulaja. More high-profile work arrived in the form of a small role in Jackie Brown (1997), playing a public defender, and a sizable part as a pregnant mother in the hit disaster movie Deep Impact (1998). They trade names of friends and relatives who are expected at the service, and there's an air of anticipation. By Catherine Brown, Chronicle Correspondent. Of all the Crosby sons, I think Dennis Crosby was probably the most tragic of all of them. Dennis Crosby was the second of four sons born to Mr. Crosby and his first wife, Dixie Lee Wyatt Crosby, to commit suicide. ", But on this Friday when Arleen talked to Dennis on the phone, all he could do was ache. In the wake of Lindsay's suicide, the specter of self-destruction hung over Dennis, who drank so destructively and grieved so hard that he couldn't even attend his brother's memorial service. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Add to your scrapbook. Dennis Michael Crosby (July 13, 1934 May 4, 1991) was an American singer and occasional actor, the son of singer and actor Bing Crosby and his first wife Dixie Lee, and twin brother of Phillip Crosby. "I've talked to him every day for the last two or three months and I've never spoken to him drunk. The couple had three daughters, including: Erin Colleen Crosby (born February 25, 1971, in Los Angeles); and Kelly Lee Crosby. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Denise graduated from Hollywood High School in 1975 and attended Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz where she enrolled in the Drama Department. Deeply distraught by his brother's death and his recent divorce and grappling with alcoholism, Dennis Crosby committed suicide on May 7, 1991 in Novato, California, also with a shotgun. Have you got any family pictures of your dad and Arleen? You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Dennis Michael Crosby, the troubled 56-year-old son of the late crooner Bing Crosby, was found dead late Saturday night at his home in Novato, apparently after shooting himself in the head with a shotgun. ", "He was a good father to Lindsay," Susan says. When he was 21 in 1955, Dennis inherited $200,000 from his late mother's trust. Gary remembers that during the part of his therapy in which the family confronts the drinker, when Dennis's daughter Erin told her father what his drinking had done to her, Dennis tried to deflect it with humor. Dennis Crosby & wife Pat Sheehan had three sons: In July 1964 the couple divorced, Dennis filed for divorce so that he can marry his new girlfriend Arleen Newman. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [1], In the late 1950s, Dennis and his brothers Gary, Lindsay and Phillip often performed as the Crosby Brothers in nightclubs and on The Ed Sullivan Show, though Dennis reputedly wished to avoid such appearances.[1]. I've been sick for quite a while, and I'm glad to be better and up to getting around our CMBA Facebook page and my favorite blogs. And that, according to Gary, is when Dennis developed into an alcoholic. . Oops, something didn't work. "I didn't like losing this man.". She had a small role in 48 Hrs. Brother of Gary Crosby; Phillip Crosby and Lindsay Harry Crosby . "What Phil told me was if {his father} wrote him a letter, it was typed," Peggy says. "We talked about our kids and how wonderful they were in spite of us," Arleen says. I said, 'You've got to be sure you want it this time.' Crosby and Sheehan had three sons: Gregory Evan, Dennis Michael Jr., and Patrick Anthony. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. She couldn't find them for 24 hours. All the tragedy that Gary's gone through, Phillip went through as well. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. based on information from your browser. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Later that year, Crosby married Newman. Denise Michelle Crosby was born on November 24, 1957 in Hollywood, California. Forming part of the extensive Crosby family dynasty, this striking leading actress, daughter of entertainer Dennis Crosby, has appeared in film and television since the early 1980s. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Their son Dennis Michael Crosby, Jr. died on January 15, 2010, and Patrick Anthony Crosby (born New Year's Eve 1960), died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, on September 19, 2011, after a lengthy illness. GUEST REVIEWER: THE BIG BROADCAST OF 1932. I was in and out so much I was thinking I should be living in a motor home," she says with a little laugh. She acted in the award-winning short film The Bus Stops Here (2003), had a leading role in the western/horror indie film Legend of the Phantom Rider (2002) and has recently appeared in a horror film by legendary genre director Tobe Hooper, Mortuary (2005). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "Because Gary tells his truth and Phil doesn't see it that way.". Although Bing Crosby died when his granddaughter was 19, the two reportedly never met. But in the tradition of these men and their ex-wives, he eventually divorced that wife, Janet, and now she and Susan are close friends. I found on Findagrave.com. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Dennis Michael Crosby Sr. On January 14, 2006, Dennis's former wife, Pat Sheehan, died at the age of 74. Feel free to contact me at davidlobosco@yahoo.com. Dennis Michael Crosby, Jr. (DESC/Gyles Hopkins-Patience Brewster-Henry Howland)family tree Parents Dennis Crosby 1935- 1991 Patricia Ann Sheehan 1931- 2006 He collected around him a group of people that Susan Crosby seethingly calls leeches and hangers-on who were only too happy to be associated with a celebrity's son, especially such a free-spending, freewheeling one. All four sons became alcoholics, Gary Crosby has publicly stated -- like their mother (who died of cancer when her sons were in their teens). The band broke after Lindsay's breakdown in Mexico in 1962. . They had been living more or less separately for at least five years. Spokeo's database, while extensive, does not contain all U.S. warrant, arrest, court, or other related records. "It was the first time I had seen even a glimmer of hope. Phillip Crosby did not come to his twin's memorial service. She tried, usually unsuccessfully, to regain some of the property he had signed away. FROM: The San Francisco Chronicle (May 7th 1991) ~. Pat Sheehan was a goddess. Dennis Michael Crosby Jr Current Address: SMCG Lodi Pl, Los Angeles, CA Past Addresses: Atlanta GA, Carrollton TX +12 more Phone Number: (404) 401- CYHI +4 phones Email Address: d IDSC @yahoo.com UNLOCK PROFILE Phone & Email (6) All Addresses (15) Family (2) Social (1) Court (5) And More Phone & Email ( 6) Dennis Michael Crosby (July 13, 1934 - May 4, 1991) was an American singer and occasional actor, the son of singer and actor Bing Crosby, and twin brother of Phillip Crosby. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Deeply distraught by his brother's death and his recent divorce, as well as grappling with alcoholism, Dennis Crosby committed suicide on May 4, 1991 in Novato, California, aged 56. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. According to Noonan, he's in Atlanta working on a business deal and staying with friends. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This and the marriage to Sheehan and other details caused deep embarrassment for both him and his famous father. Male . 0 cemeteries found in Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Father of Private; Denise Crosby; Dennis Michael Crosby, Jr; Patrick Anthony Crosby; Catherine Denise Crosby and 5 others; Private; Private; Private; Private and Private less Growing up on their Holmby Hills estate, they posed obediently in matching outfits, answered reporters' questions good-naturedly, performed bit parts in their father's movies and were the subjects of affectionate tales -- completely fabricated -- that Crosby doled out to the columnists. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Dennis Michael Jr., and Patrick Anthony. He married Patricia Ann " Pat" Sheehan on 4 May 1958, in Nevada, United States. "He was on lithium," she says. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. They divorced in 1964 and Sheehan never remarried, although she dated a number of famous men, including Australian actor Rod Taylor and Frank Sinatra . "Phillip wouldn't have any part of one because {Dennis} just didn't want one. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Why, the therapist asked. She was the daughter of a successful movie music composer, he was the son of Bing Crosby. Best known for her "Star Trek" days, Denise embraces her fans often at conventions and was appearing opposite her husband Ken Sylk in the drama film Ripple Effect (2007). And through that, he kept his humor. The therapist called Dennis on it: "Why is it that every time we try to get to something serious with you, you start with the jokes? If there is one thing that the extended family of Crosby siblings and their wives and ex-wives seem to agree on, it's how much they dislike Phillip. The next year we got divorced. Dennis met Arleen in 1964, they married after Dennis' divorce from his first marriage, it was second marriage to both (Arleen was previously married to Mike Buell previously, with whom she had a daughter named Catherine Denise Crosby). We have set your language to "Dad thought he was a pathological liar. Actor and Entertainer. Thanks for your help! He was the father of actress Denise Crosby. She says she does not believe he's an alcoholic. Dennis Michael Crosby, Jr. (DESC/Gyles Hopkins-Patience Brewster-Henry Howland) passed awayon 15 Jan 2010in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. He was the father of actr Dennis and his . Denise Michelle Crosby was born on November 24, 1957 in Hollywood, California. Learn more about merges. A physician listed the cause of death as a heart attack on the death certificate. Arleen was still living in their Pebble Beach home. Contents 1 Life and career 2 Death Dennis Michael Crosby Jr. On May 4, 1958, she married Crosby's son, Dennis Crosby in Las Vegas, Nevada. Suggest an alternative Share your comments about this record He entered showbiz with his brothers in the 1950s forming a nightclub act called the Crosby Boys that performed in Las Vegas. Black horse." In Biographical Summaries of Notable People Save this record and choose the information you want to add to your family tree Save record Spotted an error? "Everything I did was great in Lindsay's eyes," she says. He married Wilma Winifred Wyatt on 29 September 1930, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States. They had three children: Gregory Crosby; Dennis Crosby, Jr.; and Patrick Anthony Crosby. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. And they were never close to an entirely different second family that Bing Crosby fathered with his second wife, actress Kathryn Grant. He was survived by all of his children at the time of his death, but sadly there's a major stump in the family tree with the deaths of four of his sons all from his first marriage.
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