On April 23, 1990, Albert Salmi drove back to the house he had once shared with his wife. He died on April 22nd, 1990 in Spokane, Washington. After serving in the Army during WWII, he used the GI Bill to study at the Dramatic Workshop of the American Theater Wing and the prestigious Actors Studio. Usually, these entertainers seemed well-off emotionally, which leaves us all wondering what in the world happened. My name is Lizanne Salmi .I am one of 3 daughters. The acclaimed stage, film, and TV actor was born on March 11th, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY. Albert Salmi was born on March 11, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, to Finnish parents. Also, let me know what you are interested in seeing! This is a tribute page for my Dad, Albert Salmi. Here are ten of the more famous examples of celebrities offing themselves and others in the worst manner imaginable. Hey, I'm quite available to answer any questions so if you have any - post them and I will get back to you as quickly as I can. I've seen it reported that Roberta was terminally ill, and that during their separation Albert had gone to live in Idaho. ;) Thank … A murder-suicide involving a celebrity is always horrible and tragic, even though we only knew them as celebrities. But Albert suffered from depression, and his wife, Roberta, moved out of their Spokane home. Salmi, suffering from clinical depression, shot his estranged wife Roberta to death then took his own life. 14 talking about this. This is Lizanne Salmi Hansen, one of Albert and Roberta's daughters.