How did Andy Kaughman die?

Question

I thought he died of cancer, but that movie about his life led me to believe that andy faked his death of cancer. Someone please help me!!!!!

Answer 1

Kaufman died on May 16, 1984 at the age of 35 of lung cancer in Los Angeles, and was interred in the Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, New York (Long Island). He was diagnosed with the disease in December 1983, but kept the true nature of his health a secret, almost until the day he died. Over the years, fans doubted Kaufman's death, thinking that he staged it as the ultimate Andy Kaufman stunt. Friends and family said that Andy never smoked, didn't drink regularly, and was also a vegetarian. At the time, lung cancer was considered very rare for non-smokers to contract, and it is also rare in people under 50. Kaufman himself even said that if he were to fake his death; he would return 20 years later. On May 16, 2004, his surviving friends threw a 'Welcome Home Andy' party for him.

Did that help?

Answer 2

I think that you may be thinking of a character, Tony Clifton, that Andy Kaufman created as a kind of alter ego. Tony Clifton's true identity was kept secret and was handed off to his writer, Bob Zmuda.

Answer 3

correct spelling of his name is Andy Kaufman, he died may 17th 1984... he did really die of lung cancer.

Answer 4

ANDY DIED OF CANCER HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. A VERY FUNNYGUY.

Answer 5

92 is a good run, I hope I'm still able to work and function so well at 92. Rest in peace, Mr. Rooney.

Answer 6

I thought it was a drug o.d., although the official cause was listed as lung cancer.

Answer 7

Lung cancer. He really is gone.

Answer 8

Cancer

Below is a copy of his death certificate

Answer 9

I don't know, but here's a link about it http://www.andylives.org/index2.html

Answer 10

He is dead, he did not fake his death.