Actor Bill Daily Pa s ses Away At 91-Dies Of Natural Causes
- Actor and comedian, Bill Daily has died. He was 91.
- His son, J. Patrick announced the news to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter that Daily died of the natural causes on Tuesday, 4th September.
- Daily rose to fame after he played the role as Major Healey on the 60s sitcom, I Dream of Jeannie.
- He is survived by his son J. Patrick.
Actor and comedian, Bill Daily, best known for his role as Major Healey on 60s hit sitcom I Dream of Jeannie has died at the age of 91.
Bill's son, J. Patrick Daily announced the death of his father to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter revealing his father died of the natural causes on Monday, September 4, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
J. Patrick told Variety that his father loved every sunset. He further told,
He loved every meal. He just decided to be happy about everything.
Barbara Eden who played the title role in I Dream of Jeannie remembered the late actor on Twitter where she wrote: "Our favorite zany astronaut, Bill Daily has pa s sed." Here is the post.
Our favorite zany astronaut, Bill Daily has pa s sed. Billy was wonderful to work with. He was a funny, sweet man that kept us all on our toes. I'm so thankful to have known and worked with that rascal. Until we meet again Billy, xo -B #RIPBillDaily pic.twitter.com/OVZjaWB9CP
— Barbara Eden (@Barbara_Eden) September 8, 2018
Daily worked on The Bob Newhart Show for six long seasons after Jeannie where he played Newhart's neighbor, an airplane pilot Howard Borden. "Billy was one of the most positive people I've ever known. I will miss him dearly", Bob Newhart wrote on his Twitter.
Bill Daily & I go back to Chicago in the 50's. He and I were both trying to get into standup. Later, he joined the Bob Newhart Show. He was our bullpen guy - you could always go to him. He was one of the most positive people I've ever known. I will miss him dearly
— Bob Newhart (@BobNewhart) September 8, 2018
Daily was born on August 30, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa. His first credited role came in 1964 when he worked as Mr. Johnson in an episode of Bewitched.
He is survived by his son J. Patrick-he works as a key grip for motion pictures.
