Obituary of Bette Davis
Bette Davis
Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (born April 5, 1908 in Lowell, Massachusetts) was a film actress who was best known for having career spanning more than 50 years and 100 acting credits. Bette died on October 6, 1989 and her death was because of breast cancer. She died at age 81.
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- Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Davis, Bette
- Common Name: Bette Davis
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
- Birth Date: April 05, 1908
- Age: 81 (at death)
- Also Known As: Ruth Davis
- Occupations:
- Religion: Christian
- Net Worth: $1 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
- Favorite Color: Yellow
- Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
- Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis
- Birth Name:
Ruth Elizabeth Davis - Father: Harlow Morrell Davis (1885-1938)
- Mother: Ruth Augusta Davis (née Favór, 1885–1961)
- Sister(s):
- Barbara Harriet
- Spouse/Partner:
- Harmon Nelson (married 1932-divorced 1938)
- Arthur Farnsworth (married 1940-1943, his death)
- William Grant Sherry (married 1945-divorced 1950)
- Gary Merrill (married 1950-divorced 1960
- Son(s):
- Michael Merrill
- Daughter(s):
- Margot Merrill
- B. D. Hyman
- Date: October 06 1989 at age 81
- Place: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
- Cause of Death: Breast cancer
- Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles
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Film ActressTV Actress American Born on April 5th Born in 1908 Born in Massachusetts Died in 1989 Died at age 81 Died from Breast cancer
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"Bette Davis' remarkable life and legacy continue to inspire generations, solidifying her as one of the greatest actresses of all time. (V)"
"Bette Davis had a storied professional life as an iconic Hollywood actress, known for her fierce performances and captivating on-screen presence, but her untimely death was a tragic loss for the entertainment industry. (V)"
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