Victor Aaron Ramirez (September 11, 1956 – September 4, 1996) was an American actor of

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descent. He was the original voice of

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Early life

Victor Aaron Ramirez was born on September 11, 1956, in Odessa,

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. His parents were of

ancestry. Growing up, Aaron grew up in a mobile home with his brothers and sisters in a poor family. After graduating from high school in Austin, Aaron got married and worked for a casino. Afterward, he moved to California and became an actor.

Personal life

In 1984 Aaron divorced Eduvina with whom he had two daughters. Victor was the grandson of the famous West Texas bootmaker, Jose Ramirez.

Death

Aaron died in a car accident on September 4, 1996, at the age of 39, seven days before his 40th birthday, when his car was struck at an intersection by a

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that ran the red light. The ''King of the Hill'' episode " The Order of the Straight Arrow" is dedicated to his memory.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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