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How did Andy Kaufman fake his death and what does Stephen Maddox know about it?
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After many years of planning Andy Kaufman faked his death by switching identities with a dying man. Five people assisted him in doing this. Two female friends and three members of his immediate family. The dying man used an alias with doctors until he died. After death Kaufman's father completed the death certificate with his son's information. Andy kept the dying man's identity a secret from his co-conspirators so he could live his future life without fear of being traced. To this day his brother Michael does not know Kaufman's name or his whereabouts. Samuel Maddox & his son Stephen were hired by Kaufman prior to his "death on paper" to help coordinate his after life with the ultimate goal being immortality for Kaufman. Kaufman, unbeknownst to the general public, was a deeply spiritual man and used his performances to highlight various religious customs. He was last photographed in Baltimore in late April 2015.
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Did Stephen Maddox's Father Sam help Andy Kaufman fake his death?
Andy Kaufman didn't fake his death.
Is Stephen Maddox Andy Kaufman's real son?
depends m8
When did Stephen and Samuel Maddox begin helping Andy Kaufman fake his death?
They didn't, because sad to say, Andy Kaufman died of lung cancer on May 16, 1984 in Cedars Sinai Hospital, West Hollywood, California. There is an official copy of his death certificate, and as far as we can tell, Andy is still dead. But some passionate fans, including the Maddoxes in Indiana, have refused to believe it. Stephen Maddox even registered a website to promote the conspiracy theory that Kaufman's death had been a giant hoax. But believing something does not make it so. To this day, there is no concrete proof that Andy is alive and well and living somewhere secret, despite the various theories and beliefs you can read online.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Death of Andy Kaufman - 2008?
The cast of The Death of Andy Kaufman - 2008 includes: Andy Kaufman as himself
Is Stephen maddox Andy kaufman king curt clendenin Claire chanel running man enrique Presley santa christ the same person?
no we are played by several people with the same purpose
Will Andy Kaufman be on Saturday Night Live in 2015?
No, we won't. Andy Kaufman died on May 16, 1984. While many fans believe that Kaufman's death in 1984 was staged (Kaufman allegedly told people that he was going to fake his own death), hiss death certificate is on file with the L.A. County Dept. of Health.
What is Andy Kaufman's birthday?
Andy Kaufman was born on January 17, 1949.
What comedian had a feud with Jerry The King Lawler?
Andy Kaufman
Did Andy Kaufman fake his death?
Yes and no. Just like Tony Clifton, Kaufman switched identities with cancer stricken Nathan McCoy. Nathan died with Andy's name. Andy, a devout Buddhist, vanished with Nathan's name. Stanley Kaufman proved his love for his son by signing a fradulant death certificate. A select few proved their love for Stanley with total silence.
Will Andy Kaufman show up to Saturday Night Live dressed As Tony Clifton?
No, we won't. Andy Kaufman died on May 16, 1984. While many fans believe that Kaufman's death in 1984 was staged (Kaufman allegedly told people that he was going to fake his own death), hiss death certificate is on file with the L.A. County Dept. of Health.
What comedian sang the Mighty Mouse theme on Saturday Night Live?
Andy Kaufman .
What has the author Andy Kaufman written?
Andy Kaufman has written: 'The Huey Williams story' 'God-- and other plays'
