Obituary of Ann Sothern

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Ann Sothern

Ann Sothern (born January 22, 1909 in Valley City, Idaho) was a film actress, stage actress, and TV actress who was best known for her role as Rita Phipps in 1949 drama film, “A Letter to Three Wives” and as Katy O’Connor in 1958-1961 sitcom, “The Ann Sothern Show.” Ann died on March 15, 2001 and her death was because of heart failure. She died at the rather old age of 92.

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Ann Sothern Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Sothern, Ann
    • Common Name: Ann Sothern
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Valley City, North Dakota, United States
    • Birth Date: January 22, 1909
    • Age: 92 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Harriet Byron, Harriet Lake
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1927-1987
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $16 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
    • Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

    Ann's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Harriette Arlene Lake
    • Father: Walter J. Lake
    • Mother: Annette Yde-Lake (1883-1962)
    • Sister(s):
      • Marion Lake
      • Bonnie Lake
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Roger Pryor (married 1936-divorced 1943)
      • Robert Sterling (married 1943-divorced 1949)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Patricia Ann "Tisha" Sterling (born December 10, 1944)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 15 2001 at age 92
  • Place: Ketchum, Idaho, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure
  • Interment: Buried at Ketchum Cemetery in Ketchum, Idaho

Category Tags:

Film ActressStage Actress TV Actress American Born on January 22nd Born in 1909 Born in North Dakota Died in 2001 Died at age 92 Died from Heart failure

Ann's Notable Roles:

  • A Letter to Three Wives
  • The Ann Sothern Show

Quotable Quotes:

"Ann Sothern lived a remarkable life as an actress, bringing charm and wit to every role she played, and her legacy continues to shine bright even after her passing. (V)"

"Ann Sothern had a successful professional life as an actress, singer, and comedian, but she tragically passed away at a young age due to complications from heart disease. (V)"

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