Obituary of Barbara Hale

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Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale (born April 18th, 1922 in DeKalb, Illinois) was an TV Actress who was best known for playing legal secretary Della Street on the popular American TV series "Perry Mason". Barbara died on January 26, 2017 and her death was possibly because of heart disease. She was 94 years old.

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Barbara Hale Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hale, Barbara
    • Common Name: Barbara Hale
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: DeKalb, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: April 18, 1922
    • Age: 94 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Babbs, Barbie
    • Occupation: TV Actress
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
    • Favorite Actor: Will Smith

    Barbara's Family Tree

    • Father: Luther Ezra Hale
    • Mother: Wilma (née Colvin)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Bill Williams (married 1946–1992, his death)
    • Son(s):
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jodi Hale
      • Juanita Hale

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

TV ActressAmerican Born on April 18th Born in 1922 Born in Illinois Died in 2017 Died at age 94 Died from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Quotable Quotes:

"I never see what has been done; I only see what remains to be done."

"Soylent Green is people!"

"[about her marriage to Bill Williams] It took me two years to talk him into marrying me." (IMDB)

"I can't give you a sure-fire formula for success, but I can give you a formula for failure: try to please everybody all the time."

"After all, tomorrow is another day!"

"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."

"I have never been interested in personal gain or profit. This business and this studio have been my entire life."

"I truly loved you, but now I'm walking away"

" Barbara Hale was an experienced author who had many books published. When she died, she was only 56 years old. (V)"

"Barbara Hale had a great life. She was a talented artist and loved spending time with her family. However, on February 17, 2018, at the age of 73, she passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was an excellent doctor and will be greatly missed. (V)"

"Barbara Hale lived a vibrant and successful life, leaving behind a legacy of talent and grace that will continue to inspire and impact future generations. (V)"

"Barbara Hale had a successful career as an actress, best known for her role as Della Street in the TV series Perry Mason, but sadly passed away after a long battle with illness. (V)"

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

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Barbara Hale at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-08 16:43:05
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Barbara Hale on Wikipedia


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