Obituary of Celeste Holm

Celeste Holm

Celeste Holm (born April 29, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York) was a film, TV, and stage actress who was best known for her role as Karen Richards in the 1950 drama, “All About Eve”. Celeste died on July 15, 2012 and her cause of death was listed as a heart attack. She died at the old age of 95.

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Celeste Holm Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Holm, Celeste
Common Name: Celeste Holm
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Date: April 29, 1917
Age: 95 (at death)
Occupations:

Religion: Roman Catholic
Net Worth: $2 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Perdue Chicken
Favorite Color: Fuchsia (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Celeste's Family Tree

Birth Name: Celeste Holm
Father: Theodor Holm
Mother: Jean Parke
Spouse/Partner:

Ralph Nelson (married 1936-divorced 1939)
Francis Davies (married 1940-divorced 1945)
A. Schuyler Dunning (married 1946-divorced 1953)
Wesley Addy (married 1961-1996, his death)
Frank Basile (married 2004-2012, her death)

Son(s):

Ted Nelson (born June 17, 1937)

Daughter(s):

Daniel Dunning

Death Notice:

Date: July 15 2012 at age 95
Place: Manhattan, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack

Category Tags:

Film Actress TV Actress Stage Actress American Born on April 29th Born in 1917 Born in New York Died in 2012 Died at age 95 Died from Heart attack

Celeste's Notable Roles:

All About Eve

Quotable Quotes:

"[on her wisecracking smart girl image] I hated that. It's stereotyped. I only played that kind of role in two pictures and that was enough, thank you. It's not me." (IMDB)

"Celeste Holm was found slumped in a chair with a gunshot wound to the head. (V)"

"Celeste Holm lived a remarkable life filled with grace, talent, and kindness, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and touch the hearts of many even after her passing. (V)"

Is Ms. Celeste Holm still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.