dec 25, 1977 - Died
Description:
Charlie died of a stroke while he was in his sleep at 88 years old. His funeral was two days later and he was buried at Corsier-sur-Vevey cemetery.Three months later grave robbers stole his coffin and held it for ransom in hopes his now-widow Oona would pay them to get it back. They were caught two months later and Charlie was reburied, this time in a reenforced concrete vault.
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Date:
dec 25, 1977
Now
~ 47 years ago