Burgess Meredith - Death

Death

Meredith died from complications of Alzheimer's disease and melanoma on September 9, 1997, at his Malibu home. Friend Adam West spoke briefly at his memorial service. Meredith's remains were cremated. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Burgess has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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