Paul Lynde was an American comedian, game show panelist, and actor who had a net worth of 7 million dollars at the time of his death. Paul Lynde was a joy to watch and listen to from the 1960s to 1980s. He had a snarky persona and was always fun. Paul played several roles including the roles of Uncle Arthur in the film Bewitched and Harry MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie. He also appeared in the game show The Hollywood Squares for over a decade.
Career
Paul Lynde had a successful career in the entertainment industry. He started as a comedian before moving into acting. By the 1960s, he had become a household name in Hollywood. As such, it was easy for him to land various roles. For instance, in 1960, he landed the role of Harry MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie. It is funny that his dog went by the same name (Harry MacAfee). In the 1960s, the late actor appeared in several sitcoms, including The Farmer’s Daughter, The Munsters, Gidget, The Flying Nun, The Patty Duke Show, and I Dream of Jeannie.
Personal Life
It was so hard to tell someone’s sexuality in the 1970s. Besides, there was a rule that people should not try to reveal anything regarding one’s sexual orientation if they were regular panelists on game shows. However, most people believe that Paul Lynde was gay. In 2013, Cathy Rudolph, one of Paul Lynde’s close friends, published a biography in which she noted that it frustrated Lynde to hide that he was gay.
Besides his sexuality, Paul Lynde struggled with weight problems, especially when he was in high school. He was also an alcoholic, and this led him to have several run-ins with the law. He was frequently arrested and released for public intoxication. He struggled with alcoholism from the 1960s through the ’70s. However, he became sober in early 1980, a few years before his death.
Death
Paul Lynde’s death brought about several speculations. Some individuals claimed that someone had access to his house and killed him. However, Lynde’s close friend came out and stated what had happened. After Paul Lynde failed to attend a birthday celebration, Paul Barressi called him. However, there was no answer. After noting this, Barressi went to Lynde’s house and knocked several times, but no answer. Baressi broke through the entrance and went to Lynde’s house, finding him dead on his bed.
After confirmation of his death, several people went around saying that Paul Lynde was naked at the time of his death. However, Baressi came to his friend’s rescue, noting that his friend was in his pajamas at the time of his death. The body was taken to the coroner’s officer, who noted that Paul Lynde died as a result of a heart attack.
Paul Lynde’s Net Worth
At the time of his death, Paul Lynde had a net worth of 7 million dollars. These included several properties, including his home in Beverly Hills, and some cash. It is hard to tell who got to keep his wealth, probably his family (parents and siblings).
