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Frank Avruch 1928 - 2018

Frank Avruch was born on May 21, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts United States. He was married to Betty Avruch, and they were together until Frank's death on March 20, 2018. Frank Avruch had children Matthew Avruch and Steven Avruch.

Frank Avruch

May 21, 1928

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

March 20, 2018

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Introduction

Frank Avruch was best known to most people as "Bozo the Clown" from 1959 to 1970 - the first syndicated "Bozo". He also appeared in Bozo's Big Top (1966), Summer Solstice (1981) and I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2014). In addition, he worked at WCVB in Boston for more than 40 years and was inducted into the National Television Academy's Gold Circle. He and his wife had two sons.
05/21

1928

Birthday

May 21, 1928

Birthdate

Boston, Massachusetts United States

Birthplace

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Early Life & Education

Boston University (graduated in 1949) - bachelor’s degree in Communication.
Professional Career

Actor
03/20

2018

Death

March 20, 2018

Death date

Heart disease

Cause of death

Boston, Massachusetts United States
Death location

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Obituary

WCVB-TV, March 21, 2018 BOSTON (AP) — A longtime television personality who played a beloved clown has died, according to family. WCVB-TV says Frank Avruch, who played Bozo the Clown from 1959 to 1970, has died at 89. Avruch was a contributor to the station for over 40 years as a host of “Man About Town,” and “The Great Entertainment.” He died Tuesday at his Boston home from heart disease, and is survived by his wife Betty, two sons Matthew and Steven and several grandchildren. Avruch graduated from Boston University in 1949 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication. He was an active philanthropist, and was a board member of UNICEF’S New England Chapter. “We will miss him greatly,” the family said in a statement to WCVB-TV. “Our dad loved the children of all ages who remembered being on his show, and was always grateful for their kind words.”

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