Obituary of Arlene Francis

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Arlene Francis

Arlene Francis (born October 20, 1907 in Boston, Massachusetts) was a TV personality, film actress, and radio personality who was best known for her long running role as a panelist on the 1950-1967 American TV game show, “What’s My Line?” Arlene died on June 10, 2000 and her death was because of cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. She died at age 93.

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Arlene Francis Biography Wiki:

    • Net Worth: $72 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

    Arlene's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Arline Francis Kazanjian
    • Father: Aram Kazanjian (1875-1966)
    • Mother: Leah Kazanjian (1885-1972)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Neil Agnew (married 1935-divorced 1945)
      • Martin Gabel (married 1946-1986, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Peter Gabel (born January 28, 1947-died October 25, 2022)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 31 2001 at age 93
  • Place: San Francisco, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (and Alzheimer’s disease)
  • Interment: Buried at Roosevelt Memorial Park in Trevose, Pennsylvania

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityFilm Actress Radio Personality American Born on October 20th Born in 1907 Born in Massachusetts Died in 2001 Died at age 93 Died from Cancer

Arlene's Notable Roles:

  • What’s My Line

Quotable Quotes:

"Arlene Francis will always be remembered for her incredible talent, quick wit, and unwavering grace, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Arlene Francis was a beloved television personality and actress who entertained audiences for decades before passing away at the age of 84 after a long and successful career. (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-29 08:43:09
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