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Michael “Coco” Polakovs
Born: 1923-02-23 - Died: 2009-12-06Cause of Death: Complications from Stroke
Death Summary: Michael "Coco" Polakovs passed away in the intensive care unit of the King's Daughters Medical Center. Due to complications with a stroke. He was 86 years old at the time of death.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Fannin Polakovs of 49 years, and six children.
Who was Michael “Coco” Polakovs : Michael "Coco" Polakovs was a third generation Russian clown who obtained his fame through memorable performances with Bertram Mills and Billy Smart Circuses in England. Polakovs would then join the Ringling Bros. circus, and was a part of the event for eight years.
His most notable clown performance would be in 1966, when he was hired by the McDonalds Corp. to develop the Ronald McDonald character. Polakovs developed nearly every aspect of the character, from the outfit to the makeup. Just last year the Ringling Bros. Clown College presented Polakovs with a lifetime achievement award.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Fannin Polakovs of 49 years, and six children.
Who was Michael “Coco” Polakovs : Michael "Coco" Polakovs was a third generation Russian clown who obtained his fame through memorable performances with Bertram Mills and Billy Smart Circuses in England. Polakovs would then join the Ringling Bros. circus, and was a part of the event for eight years.
His most notable clown performance would be in 1966, when he was hired by the McDonalds Corp. to develop the Ronald McDonald character. Polakovs developed nearly every aspect of the character, from the outfit to the makeup. Just last year the Ringling Bros. Clown College presented Polakovs with a lifetime achievement award.
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My father spent his entire life living and loving everything about entertaining. He learned early in his life how one person’s gift could make others forget their troubles and laugh. He was a true artist who had mastered his craft. He appeared on many National television programs such as The Today Show, The Mike Douglas Show, Merv Griffin and To Tell the Truth to name a few. He put clown make-up on the likes Ed Sullivan and even appeared with Regis Philbin, in Philbin’s early years of television.
My grandfather was a true legend. He touched the lives of so many people throughout his life. Entertaining was his life and he enjoyed what he did. Aside from being CoCo The Clown, he was a wonderful grandfather and kept those around him smiling and laughing with stories of his life experieces. He is so loved and will be greatly missed.
This is a sad news that has been felt here in Belarus. I never had the pleasure to meet COCO, but he trained and worked side by side to my mentors Leon “Buttons” McBryde and Jim Howle. What a sad day it is for all who work and love the art form of clowning. On behalf of The Belorussian State National Circus in Minsk Belarus, our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the entire family, friends and all who had the pleasure to meet, learn and call him a friend.
With deepest sympathy,
Miguel Angel Juan & The Belorussian State National Circus
Sorry! You will be missed.
May Michelle entertain in heaven.
Mike was a great uncle. He will be missed. he was aways telling funyy stories and always having a great time. He is in a better place now .
Coco the Clown delighted us here on earth and now he is delighting those in heaven. May he rest in peace and my deepest condolences to his family.
do u c now clown hahaha i hate u
WOW THAT WAS RUDE KIRA BUT ANYWAY… U WILL BE MISSED AND JUST KNOW YOU TOUCH THE HEARTS OF MANY AND YOU WILL STILL CONTINUE TO LIVE ON IN OUR HEARTS
So sorry to hear about Coco’s passing. He made many people so happy. Now that he is in Heaven, hope he will have eternal happiness himself, be on the receiving end.
he was a one world wonder,the only world wonder.
RIP
aww. i love Ronald McDonald.
sukks hes gone. now he will entertain in heaven!
I didnt know him personally but i bet he was a funny out going person.we have lost an icon an he will be missed.r.i.p!!
awwww…omg r.i.p i did not noe diz
what a wonderful person and still making kids happy today in 2010.
i’m am so sorry you died, but i love mcdonalds
we will miss ronald mcdonald
KAKOW! BOOSH! SNIP SNAP!
f*** you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P you will be remembered
R.I.P will be dearly missed , entertainment awsome and i loved ronald mcdonald stuff i feel for his family and hope all is well:]
Sorry to hear about Michael “Coco” Polakovs’s death, I didn’t know he was the first Ronald Mcdonald. My kids love the funny clown, and so did I. He will be missed alot. Love you funny clown. R.I.P. MAN! MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS FOREVER.
i love micheal “coco” polakovs. he is an inspiration to many
RIP, Michael”Ronald McDonald”…
u r a fagot on crack suck it u hore
it was just beer mate
I MISS ROLALD MCDOLALDS RIP
okay, so im gay and i really love ronald. and i really miss him.
RONALD COME BACK!
my kids loved you R.I.P
i will miss you forever and ever
you are the coolest ever too
you were not just a clown you where my friend
MMMMMmmm yummy i love some cockdonalds i love cock in the my small asshole
suck it
Fuck Michelle
You will be missed. R.I.P.
It’s sad how some people leave sicko messages.
Hello
I have just started doing some research on some old clown and circus photos that for some reason have been in our family a while.ringling brothers is one of the circus names on some of the photos but the one that brought me to your site .
I typed in coco michael that is the name on a pic that I have of a semi young clown where can I see pics of this person im speaking of. ?
I always loved this person.I always wanted to be on tv with him when i was little