W.C. Fields, the iconic American comedian and actor, died on December 25, 1946, from a combination of health issues, including pneumonia and an underlying liver condition. He had been in declining health for several years before his death, exacerbated by his heavy drinking. Fields passed away in a hospital in Pasadena, California, leaving behind a legacy of comedic performances that continue to influence entertainers today.
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He was born William Claude Dukenfield
James Henry Fields died in 1984.
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WC in the name W.C. Fields, America's Grandest Comedian stands for his real first and middle names, "William Claude". His last name, "Fields" is actually a shortened version of his real last name "Duckenfield". W.C. Fields shortened it because Duckenfield would not fit on a theatre markee. Ted Wioncek, Jr. President, W.C. Fields Fan Club www.webtrec.com/wcfields e-mail: wcfieldsFanClub@comcast.net
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He was born William Claude Dukenfield
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WC Handy died in New York City.
According to his IMDB biography (see related link below) W.C. Fields was 5' 8" tall
The individual you are referring to is W.C. Fields, a famous comedian and actor from the early 20th century. While he may have made that statement about dogs and kids, his will specifying that the orphans should be white reflects a discriminatory and prejudiced attitude.
he died March28,1958