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Jim Varney, best known for that lovable, zany character, Ernest P. Worrell, smoked heavily for over 30 years due in part to watching 007 spy, James Bond, smoke. Mr. Varney did not, however, allow pictures to be taken of him smoking, holding a cigarette or putting one out. He did not smoke in movies, either. He didn't want kids to feel like they should smoke because their childhood hero, 'Ernest' smoked. After he found out he was diagnosed with cancer, he quit cold turkey but sadly, it was too late.
He was diagnosed in August of 1998 after coughing up blood. The doctors removed a fist sized tumor in his lung and had to deal with other complications. He succumbed to the cancer February 10, 2000. He died peacefully in his sleep at his White House home at 4:45 a.m.
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Is it Jim Varney in a recent Verizon commercial?
Jim Varney died in January of 2000 of lung cancer.
How did Jim Varney die?
He died of lung cancer in February 2000.
Why did ernest p worrell die?
It is mostly because of smoking But he had lung cancer. His real name is Jim Varney. 1949 to 2000.
Is Jim varney dead?
Yes. He died on February 10, 2000 of lung cancer at age 50.
What day did Jim Varney die and how?
He died on February 10, 2000 from lung cancer.
Is Jim Varney alive?
Yes. He died on February 10, 2000 from lung cancer.
Is Janet Varney related to Jim Varney?
No, Jim Varney had no children.
Will slinky dog return in Toy Story 3?
Yes. Blake Clark voiced Slinky after Jim Varney (Slinky's original voice actor)'s death in 2000 of lung cancer.
How tall is Jim Varney?
Jim Varney is 6' 1".
What is the birth name of Jim Varney?
Jim Varney's birth name is James Albert Varney Jr..
Did Jim varney have brothers?
No, Jim Varney had 3 older sisters.
When was Jim Varney born?
Jim Varney was born on June 15, 1949.
