Born Leonard Barra.
He was the uncle of Dean Martin (being the brother of Dean Martin's mother Angela Crocetti (née Barra)). Thanks to Martin, and TV talk shows, he achieved a significant amount of visibility and recognition in the twilight of his career.
The 77-year-old Leonard Barr suffered a stroke on October 28, 1980, in his hotel room in West Hollywood and died on November 22, 1980, in a hospital in Burbank, California.
Leonard's sister:
Angela Crocetti (née Barra):
∼Character Actor, Comic and Eccentric Dancer known as Leonard Barr. He was also the uncle of Legendary Singer Dean Martin.
He continued to work steadily until his death on November 22, 1980, when he Suffered a stroke at age 77.
Born Leonard Barra.
He was the uncle of Dean Martin (being the brother of Dean Martin's mother Angela Crocetti (née Barra)). Thanks to Martin, and TV talk shows, he achieved a significant amount of visibility and recognition in the twilight of his career.
The 77-year-old Leonard Barr suffered a stroke on October 28, 1980, in his hotel room in West Hollywood and died on November 22, 1980, in a hospital in Burbank, California.
Leonard's sister:
Angela Crocetti (née Barra):
∼Character Actor, Comic and Eccentric Dancer known as Leonard Barr. He was also the uncle of Legendary Singer Dean Martin.
He continued to work steadily until his death on November 22, 1980, when he Suffered a stroke at age 77.
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