Obituary of Alice Ghostley

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Alice Ghostley

Alice Margaret Ghostley (born August 14, 1923 in Eve, Missouri) was a TV actress, film actress, and singer who was best known for her role as witch Esmeralda on the American TV fantasy sitcom, “Bewitched” and for her role as Cousin Alice on the TV series, “Mayberry R.F.D.” Alice died on September 21, 2007 and her death was because of colon cancer and a series of strokes. She died at age 84.

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Alice Ghostley Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ghostley, Alice
    • Common Name: Alice Ghostley
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Eve, Missouri, United States
    • Birth Date: August 14, 1923
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1953-2007
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Marie's Dressing
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

    Alice's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Alice Margaret Ghostley
    • Father: Harry Francis Ghostley
    • Mother: Edna Muriel
    • Sister(s):
      • Gladys Ghostley (1922-2009)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Felice Orlandi (married 1953-2003, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 21 2007 at age 84
  • Place: Studio City, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Colon cancer (including series of strokes)
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress Singer American Born on August 14th Born in 1923 Born in Missouri Died in 2007 Died at age 84 Died from Colon cancer

Alice's Notable Roles:

  • Bewitched
  • Mayberry R.F.D.

Quotable Quotes:

"Alice Ghostley lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of all who were lucky enough to know her, and her legacy will continue to shine on long after her passing. (V)"

"Alice Ghostley was a renowned American character actress known for her versatility and comedic timing, who sadly passed away after a long and painful career in the entertainment industry. (V)"

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