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Sheb Wooley
Born: 1921-04-10 - Died: 2003-09-16Cause of Death: leukemia
Death Summary: Shelby F. “Sheb” Wooley died from leukemia at the Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee in 2003. He is buried in Hendersonville Memory Gardens in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Who was Sheb Wooley : Wooley was a character actor and singer songwriter. He is best known for this 1958 novelty hit “Purple People Eater”.
Wooley appeared in numerous shows from the 1950’s through the 1970’s, most notably of which was the western High Noon. He also appeared in The Outlaw Josey Wales and Giant. He co-starred with Pete Nolan in the television show Rawhide.
Along with his song Purple People Eater, Wooley also had a few other popular songs such as, That’s My Pa, the theme song for Hee Haw, Don’t Go Near the Eskimos, and Shaky Breaky Car.
Wooley is also considered by many to be the voice behind the famed Wilhelm scream, the scream can be heard in well over 130 movies.
Who was Sheb Wooley : Wooley was a character actor and singer songwriter. He is best known for this 1958 novelty hit “Purple People Eater”.
Wooley appeared in numerous shows from the 1950’s through the 1970’s, most notably of which was the western High Noon. He also appeared in The Outlaw Josey Wales and Giant. He co-starred with Pete Nolan in the television show Rawhide.
Along with his song Purple People Eater, Wooley also had a few other popular songs such as, That’s My Pa, the theme song for Hee Haw, Don’t Go Near the Eskimos, and Shaky Breaky Car.
Wooley is also considered by many to be the voice behind the famed Wilhelm scream, the scream can be heard in well over 130 movies.
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A truly extraordinary guy
Im 10 and he was kind to me I didnt get to know him but they said he was a great guy.I belive them.So when im dancing to his songs I say hes in my heart.
my grandpa
I really enjoy Sheb Wooley’s music.Ididnt know he played in all of those shows and movies,NO WONDER I LIKED THEM THEN,I STILL LIKE WATCHING THEM!!!!
love ‘on the wings of a dove…’
Say hi to the DUKE for my father.RIP
Watch him every day on Rawhide reruns – he was cool and cute!! Grew up on “People People Eater”…..
katherine rogers
my mom christine robison mccoy says she is related to sheb wooley-her mom was jessie mccoy wooley from tyler,tx her mom’s last name was wooley,and she was from ok-she also had a daughter lily who lived in ok
A Real Cowboy and a Real Gentleman not to forget
a pretty good Comic.My Pa was a big fan of yours.
Rest in Peace Mr.Sheb.