Personal Life and Death
Between 1939 and 1945, Aherne was married to actress Joan Fontaine, which ended in divorce. He then married Eleanor de Liagre Labrot. He was the brother of actor Patrick Aherne.
Aherne died of heart failure in Venice, Florida, USA at the age of 83. Brian Aherne was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1772 Vine Street.
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