# Farewell, Victor Borge **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 28, 2000, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farewell-victor-borge/47591 "2000-12-28T23:47:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![caircair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/91b2a8/32.png) [@caircair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/caircair)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2000, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farewell-victor-borge/47591/1 "2000-12-28T23:47:41Z")
I was shocked to find out last night that he’d died on the 23rd. I never saw anything on the news, didn’t hear about it until yesterday. Does anyone know what the cause of death was (other than the fact he was in his 90’s)? I will miss him. He was not only a talented comedian, but a fabulous musician with a wonderful wit. Godspeed to wherever you are headed, Mr. Borge. ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_H](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a5b964/32.png) [@Bill\_H](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bill_H)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2000, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farewell-victor-borge/47591/2 "2000-12-29T00:08:48Z")
What a bummer; this is the first I’ve heard. He was a funny guy. “This next song by Giuseppe Verdi… Joe Green to you” ---
**Author:** ![stargazer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb8c5e/32.png) [@stargazer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stargazer)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2000, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farewell-victor-borge/47591/3 "2000-12-29T00:46:38Z")
[CNN quote]He died “peacefully, no pain,” she (his daughter) said. “He died of terminal life. He was 91 years old and his heart stopped.”[/CNN quote] I was fortunate enough to see him perform live a few years ago. My brother and I were raised watching him. Sorta can’t believe he’s not around anymore. Fare thee well, indeed.