Gene Rayburn

Gene Rayburn born Eugene Rubessa was an American television and radio personality. He was born on December 22, 1917 in Christopher, Illinois, United States and died on November 29, 1999 in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He is best known as the host of Match Game for more then two decadees.

Gene Rayburn was married to Helen Ticknor from 1940 until her death in 1996. They had one child, a daughter Lynn. After the birth of Lynn, Rayburn enrolled into the U.S. Army Air Force and served in World War II.

On November 29, 1999, Rayburn died of congestive heart failure. After his death in 1999 his ashes were scattered and were spread over his daughter Lynn's garden.