Palmdale (Los Angeles County, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Palmdale ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Palmdale. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Norman Abbott (Director, producer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Abbott<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 11, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Valencia (CA) on July 9, 2016 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Valencia is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Valley Memorial Park<1>
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Renee Adoree (Actress)
- Born: Jeanne De La Fonte
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- She was born in Lille (France) on September 30, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Tujunga (CA) on October 5, 1933 (a Thursday).
- Tujunga is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 35.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the south southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Steve Albini (Musician, audio engineer)
- Full name: Steven Frank Albini
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- He was born in Pasadena (CA) on July 22, 1962 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 7, 2024 (a Tuesday).
- Pasadena is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- The body was cremated.
Duane Allen (Professional football)
- Full name: Duane Douglas Allen
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- He was born in Alhambra (CA) on October 22, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on May 7, 2003 (a Wednesday).
- Alhambra is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Pasadena is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Morris Ankrum (Actor)
- Born: Stephen Morris Nussbaum
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- He was born in Danville (IL) on August 27, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on September 2, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Danville is located in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Pasadena is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, which is located in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Hill Cemetery<1>
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Humbert Allen Astredo (Actor)
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- He was born in Pasadena (CA) on April 4, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Guilford (CT) on February 19, 2016 (a Friday).
- Pasadena is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Guilford is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in San Mateo County, California.
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Patricia Avery (Actress)
- Born: Elizabeth Anderson Avery
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- She was born in Boston (MA) on November 19, 1902 (a Wednesday) and died in La Crescenta (CA) on August 21, 1973 (a Tuesday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- La Crescenta is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Ray Stanton Avery (Inventor, businessman)
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- He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on January 13, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on December 12, 1997 (a Friday).
- Oklahoma City is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- Pasadena is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Live Oak Memorial Park, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southeast of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Live Oak Memorial Park<1>
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Reginald Barker (Director)
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- He was born in Manitoba on April 2, 1886 (a Friday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on February 23, 1945 (a Friday).
- Winnipeg is located in Manitoba.
- Pasadena is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the south southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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George S. Barnes (Cinematographer)
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- He was born in Pasadena (CA) on October 16, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 30, 1953 (a Saturday).
- Pasadena is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the south southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Dr. Frank Condie Baxter (Actor)
- Born: Francis Condie Baxter
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- He was born in West Deptford (NJ) on May 4, 1896 (a Monday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on January 18, 1982 (a Monday).
- West Deptford is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- Pasadena is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Warren Berlinger (Actor)
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- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 31, 1937 (a Tuesday) and died in Valencia (CA) on December 2, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Valencia is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Simi Valley, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the west southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Ventura County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Simi Valley<1>
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Dehl Berti (Actor)
- Born: Edward Eugene Bertie
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- He was born in Pueblo (CO) on January 17, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Palmdale on November 26, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Pueblo is located in Pueblo County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park<1>
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Madge Blake (Actress)
- Born: Madge Cummings Blake
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- She was born in Kinsley (KS) on May 31, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on February 19, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- Kinsley is located in Edwards County, Kansas.
- Pasadena is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Enrique Bolanos (Professional boxer)
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- He was born in Durango (Mexico) on August 24, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on June 4, 2012 (a Monday).
- Pasadena is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the south of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
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Roy Brown (Musician)
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- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on September 10, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Pacoima (CA) on May 25, 1981 (a Monday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Pacoima is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Valley Memorial Park<1>
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Ivan Harold Browning (Actor, singer)
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- He was born in Brenham (TX) on February 20, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Altadena (CA) on May 20, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Brenham is located in Washington County, Texas.
- Altadena is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
Octavia E. Butler (Author)
- Full name: Octavia Estelle Butler
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- She was born in Pasadena (CA) on June 22, 1947 (a Sunday) and died in Lake Forest Park (WA) on February 24, 2006 (a Friday).
- Pasadena is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Lake Forest Park is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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Ace Cain (Actor)
- Born: Horace Truman
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- He was born somewhere in Carter County (WA) on August 23, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Saugus (CA) on May 18, 1973 (a Friday).
- Saugus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Valley Memorial Park<1>
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Harry Carey, Jr. (Actor)
- Full name: Harry George 'Dobe' Carey, Jr.
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- He was born in Saugus (CA) on May 16, 1921 (a Monday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on December 27, 2012 (a Thursday).
- Saugus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the south southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Aaron Charles Carter (Rapper, singer, actor)
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- He was born in Tampa (FL) on December 7, 1987 (a Monday) and died in Lancaster (CA) on November 5, 2022 (a Saturday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Lancaster is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Palmdale. Both communities are located in Los Angeles County.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southwest of Palmdale. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.