Obituary of Barbara Stanwyck

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Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck (born July 16, 1907 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York) was a film actress, model, and dancer who was best known for her defining onscreen presence and acting versatility. Barbara died on January 20, 1990 and her death was because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure. She died at age 82.

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Barbara Stanwyck Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Stanwyck, Barbara
    • Common Name: Barbara Stanwyck
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: July 16, 1907
    • Age: 82 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Barb, Missy, The Queen, Babs, Ruby Stevens
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    Barbara's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Ruby Catherine Stevens
    • Father: Byron Stevens
    • Mother: Catherine Ann Stevens (née McGee, died 1911)
    • Brother(s):
      • Byron "Bert” Stevens
    • Sister(s):
      • Laura Smith (née Stevens)
      • Viola Merkent (née Stevens)
      • Mabel Munier (née Stevens)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Frank Fay (married 1928-divorced 1935)
      • Robert Taylor (married 1939-divorced 1952)
    • Son(s):
      • Anthony "Tony" Dion Fay

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 20 1990 at age 82
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (and congestive heart failure)
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered over Lone Pine, California

Category Tags:

Film ActressModel Dancer American Born on July 16th Born in 1907 Born in New York Died in 1990 Died at age 82 Died from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Quotable Quotes:

"In our opinion, Barbara Stanwyck's legendary life and on-again-off-again dedication to her craft have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, making her a timeless icon whose legacy will continue to inspire for generations to come. (V)"

"Barbara Stanwyck had a successful career as an actress, appearing in over 80 films and receiving four Academy Award nominations, but tragically her life was cut short by an untimely death at the age of 82. (V)"

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