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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Bette Davis Biography Wiki:

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:
- Film Actress
- TV Actress

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

Bette's Family Tree

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

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Film Actress TV Actress American Born on April 5th Born in 1908 Born in Massachusetts Died in 1989 Died at age 81 Died from Breast cancer

Bette's Notable Roles:

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane.

Quotable Quotes:

"Remember to let her into your heart."

"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)"

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