Obituary of Amanda Blake

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Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake (born February 20th, 1929 in Buffalo, New York) was an TV Actress who was best known for playing "Miss Kitty Russell" on the American TV series "Gunsmoke". Amanda died on August 16th, 1989 and her death was because of complications related to AIDS. She was 60.

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Amanda Blake Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Blake, Amanda
    • Common Name: Amanda Blake
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: February 20, 1929
    • Age: 60 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Young Greer Garson, Kitty
    • Occupation: TV Actress
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Lamb Chops
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy
    • Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
    • Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

    Amanda's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Beverly Louise Neill
    • Father: Jesse Neill
    • Mother: Louise Neill (née Puckett)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mark Spaeth (married 28 April 1984-divorced 1985)
      • Frank Gilbert (30 June 1967-1982, divorced)
      • Jason Day (15 August 1964-28 June 1967, divorced)
      • Don Whitman (married 1954-divorced 1955)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 16 1989 at age 60
  • Place: Sacramento, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Liver failure (due to viral hepatitis)

Category Tags:

TV ActressAmerican Born on February 20th Born in 1929 Born in New York Died in 1989 Died at age 60 Died from Liver failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Beacon Hills was shaken by the news that Amanda Blake had passed away. (V)"

"She died young, age 20, due to a heroin overdose. Amanda Blake was an amazing person with a bright future. (V)"

"My mother always said, "If there's one thing I know, it's that good things will happen in the end." And I believe her. Just when I was thinking my future couldn't get any worse, Amanda Blake comes into it. (V)"

"Ms. Blake lived a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many, and even in her passing, she continues to be remembered and cherished by fans around the world. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-23 14:04:43
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