Death Charlie Chaplin

chaplin s grave in corsier-sur-vevey, switzerland

by october 1977, chaplin s health had declined point needed constant care. in morning of 25 december 1977, chaplin died @ home after suffering stroke in sleep. 88 years old. funeral, on 27 december, small , private anglican ceremony, according wishes. chaplin interred in corsier-sur-vevey cemetery. among film industry s tributes, director rené clair wrote, monument of cinema, of countries , times ... beautiful gift cinema made us. actor bob hope declared, lucky have lived in time.

on 1 march 1978, chaplin s coffin dug , stolen grave 2 unemployed immigrants, roman wardas, poland, , gantcho ganev, bulgaria. body held ransom in attempt extort money oona chaplin. pair caught in large police operation in may, , chaplin s coffin found buried in field in nearby village of noville. re-interred in corsier cemetery surrounded reinforced concrete.

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