Sky King
N 46° 53.530 W 114° 01.116
11T E 727111 N 5197496
Kirby Grant, star of the 1950s era TV show Sky King
Waymark Code: WM41XC
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2008
Views: 65
This is the final resting place for Kirby Grant Hoon, Jr. Best known for his starring role in the 1950s era television series
Sky King, he was also an accomplished musician. His skill as a violinist and a singer won him a scholarship to the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Grant was killed in an automobile accident on October 30, 1985 while on his way to watch the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger at Cape Canaveral. He was to be honored by the shuttle astronauts for his achievements in encouraging aviation.
Description:
Kirby Grant, star of Sky King and minor character actor in over 50 films during his career.
Date of birth: 11/24/1911
Date of death: 10/30/1985
Area of notoriety: Entertainment
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
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