Obituary of Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

Ava Lavinia Gardner (born December 24th, 1922 in Grabtown, North Carolina) was a Film Actress who was best known for an array of classic American films. Ava died on January 25th, 1990 at the age of 67. Her death was reportedly because of pneumonia. She was 67 years old when God took her.

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Ava Gardner Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Gardner, Ava Lavinia
Common Name: Ava Gardner
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Grabtown, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date: December 24, 1922
Age: 67 (at death)
Also Known As: Snowdrop, Angel
Occupations:
- Film Actress
- TV Actress
Active Years: 1941-1986

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Lays Ripple Chips
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

Ava Lavinia's Family Tree

Father: Bailey Gardner
Mother: Mary Elizabeth
Brother(s):

Raymond Gardner
Melvin Gardner

Sister(s):

Beatrice Gardner
Elsie Mae Gardner
Inez Gardner
Myra Gardner

Spouse/Partner:

Frank Sinatra (married 7 November 1951-divorced 5 July 1957)
Artie Shaw (married 17 October 1945-divorced 25 October 1946)
Mickey Rooney (married 10 January 1942-divorced 21 May 1943)

Death Notice:

Date: January 25 1990 at age 67
Place: London, England
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Interment: Buried in the Sunset Memorial Park, Smithfield, North Carolina

Category Tags:

Film Actress TV Actress American Born on December 24th Born in 1922 Born in North Carolina Died in 1990 Died at age 67 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"All I ever got out of any of my marriages was the two years Artie Shaw financed on an analyst's couch." (IMDB)

"Ava Gardner was an American actress and singer. Her career in the theater started out as a child star in the early 1920s, and she continued to work in prominent roles until her death in 1951. She was one of the most successful and popular actresses of her era, and her work in the movie industry helped make her one of the most well-known and popular people of her time. (V)"

"Ava Lavinia Gardner's incredible talent, timeless beauty, and captivating screen presence will continue to be remembered and cherished long after her passing. (V)"

"Ava Lavinia Gardner had a successful career as a film actress, known for her beauty and talent, but unfortunately faced personal struggles and health issues that ultimately led to her untimely passing. (V)"

Is Ms. Ava Lavinia Gardner still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.