Did the first tin man in The Wizard of Oz die?

Answer 1

No. He was Buddy Ebsen, later famous for his role of Jed in The Beverly Hillbillies. He was severely allergic to the make-up they used to make the tinman look tin, and had to quit.

Answer 2

No, Buddy Ebson did not die. He got sick from the paint, but recovered.

Answer 3

Jack Haley was the actor involved. By the way he is not referred to in either the book or the film as a Robot.

Answer 4

The Tin Man did not die in the movie. He reaches Oz and receives a heart from the wizard.

Answer 5

No, Jack Haley died June 6, 1979 of a heart attack.

Answer 6

No. The man who played the Wizard did not wear an abnormal amount of makeup and the makeup of that time did not kill people.

Answer 7

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