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Trivia EH? Ernie Coombs (Mr. Dressup)

October 24, 2009 By Pat Williams

  • Born in Maine.
  • Died at 73 years old from a stroke on September 18, 2001.
  • Lived in Pickering, a city on the outskirts of Toronto
  • Owned a cottage in Maine
  • Interested in vintage Auburn automobiles
  • Presented with the Earle Grey Award which honours excellence in Canadian television
  • In 1996 he became a member of the Order of Canada. The Order of Canada is presented to a limited number of Canadians who exemplify the highest qualities of citizenship and whose contributions enrich the lives of their contemporaries.
  • Was a spokesperson for the Canadian Save the Children organization and received an award from them in 1997.
  • Had 2 children, daughter Cathy, son Chris and several grandchildren
  • Lost his wife in a freak accident in Toronto when a car crashed through a plate glass window and killed her.

Filed Under: Children's Entertainers, Trivia Eh? Tagged With: Ernie Coombs trivia, Mr Dressup trivia

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  1. Georgia Miller says

    May 18, 2010 at 11:04 am

    Dan is a classic comedian. I love his role on the Blues Brothers.;’-

  2. Maya Bailey says

    July 12, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Dan Aykroyd is a classical comedian, i love Coneheads movie”-:

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