Obituary of Marion Ross

Marion Ross

Marion Ross (born October 25th, 1928 in Albert Lea, Minnesota) was a TV Actress who was best known for playing Marion Cunningham, Richie's (Ron Howard) mother on the American TV series "Happy Days". Marion was rumored to have died on May 16th, 2024 (TBV) and her death was likely because of her old age . She was getting up there at 95 years old.

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Marion Ross Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Ross, Marion
Common Name: Marion Ross
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States
Birth Date: October 25, 1928
Age: 95
Also Known As: Marian Ross
Occupation: TV Actress
Active Years: 1953-2018

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
Favorite Color: Fuchsia (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Marion's Family Tree

Birth Name: Marian Eileen Ross
Father: Gordon Ross
Mother: Ellen Ross (née Hamilton)
Spouse/Partner:

Freeman Meskiman (married 1951-divorced 1969)
Paul Michael (married 1988-2011, his death)

Son(s):

Jim Meskimen (born September 10, 1959)

Daughter(s):

Ellen Plummer

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actress American Born on October 25th Born in 1928 Born in Minnesota

Marion's Notable Roles:

Marion Cunningham on Happy Days
Bernice Forman on That '70s Show

Quotable Quotes:

"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present."

"I am in no sense of the word a great artist, not even a great animator; I have always had men working for me whose skills were greater than my own. I am an idea man."

"A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker."

"People have different opinions about this, but I'll use it to my advantage. If I call the plumber and he says, "I can't come right away", I'll say, "Did you ever watch Happy Days (1974)? I'm Mrs. C, you know". And not only does he get over here right away, but he brings his entire family." (IMDB)

"The difference between winning and losing is most often not quitting."

"She was an amazing woman who conquered many obstacles in her life. She was killed in a car accident at the age of 43. (V)"

Is Ms. Marion Ross still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.