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Merlin Olsen
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Overview
Born
September 15
,
1940
·
Logan, Utah, USA
Died
March 11
,
2010
·
Duarte, California, USA
(malignant pleural mesothelioma)
Height
6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
Mini Bio
Merlin Olsen was born on September 15, 1940 in Logan, Utah, USA. He was an actor, known for
Mitchell (1975)
,
The Undefeated (1969)
and
Fathers and Sons (1986)
. He was married to Susan Wakely. He died on March 11, 2010 in Duarte, California, USA.
Family
Spouse
Susan Wakely
(March 30, 1962 - March 10, 2010) (his death, 3 children)
Children
Nathan Olsen
Kelly Olsen
Jill Olsen
Parents
Merle Barrus Olsen
Lynn Jay Olsen
Relatives
Ramona Whitaker
(Sibling)
Colleen Davis
(Sibling)
Gwen Saltern
(Sibling)
Winona Barrett
(Sibling)
Phil Olsen
(Sibling)
Orrin Olsen
(Sibling)
Clark Olsen
(Sibling)
Lorraine Elzinga
(Sibling)
Trivia
Played defensive tackle for Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League, 1962-1976.
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.
Older brother of
Phil Olsen
; the brothers played together with the Los Angeles Rams from 1971-1974.
Underwent three courses of chemotherapy in 2009 after being diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Was original member of the Los Angeles Rams "Fearsome Foursome"
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