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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