Death Summary: Burns managed to get past his 100th birthday, which is incredible in itself, but died nearly 2 months later of cardiac arrest after slowly getting weaker in previous months.

There is no question that he led a full and robust life over a century's time.

He died in his home in Beverly Hills, California, and was buried three days later with three cigars in his pocket.

It is said that Burns had actually been looking forward to death so that he could reunite with his late wife Gracie. He was interred with her.

Who was George Burns: George Burns was born Nathan Birnbaum. His greatest accomplishment is perhaps living for entire century, but he is most famous for his comedy.

He worked the stage, radio, TV, and film, and was married to star Gracie Allen until she passed away in 1964.

Aside from all of the shows that Burns was a part of, he also found time to write books. Ten of them in fact. It's amazing what one man can accomplish in a hundred years.

His books include:

-I Love Her, That's Why (1955)
- Living It Up or They Still Love Me in Altoona (1976)
- The Third Time Around (1980)
- How to Live to be 100 or More (1983)
- Dr. Burns' Prescription for Happiness (1984)
- Dear George (1986)
- Gracie, A Love Story (1988)
- All My Best Friends (1989)
- Wisdom of the 90s (1991)
- 100 Years 100 Stories (1996)

His filmography (including television) can be found here.

Categories: Actors, Celebrities, Comedians, Entertainment, Writers.