Obituary of Betty Hutton

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Betty Hutton

Elizabeth June Thornburg (born February 26, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan) was a film actress, stage actress, and TV actress who was best known for her roles as Holly in the 1952 film, “Greatest Show on Earth” and as Annie Oakley in the 1950 film, “Annie Get Your Gun”. Betty died on March 11, 2007 and her death was because of colon cancer. She died at age 86.

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Betty Hutton Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hutton, Betty
    • Common Name: Betty Hutton
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: February 26, 1921
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Elizabeth Thornburg
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Will Smith

    Betty's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Elizabeth June Thornburg
    • Father: Percy E. Thornburg
    • Mother: Mabel alum
    • Sister(s):
      • Marion Hutton (March 10, 1919 – January 10, 1987)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ted Briskin (married 1945-divorced 1951)
      • Charles O’ Curran (married 1952-divorced 1955)
      • Alan W. Livingston (married 1955-divorced 1960)
      • Pete Candoli (married 1960-divorced 1967)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Candace Briskin (with Briskin)
      • Caroline Candoli (with Candoli)
      • Lindsay Briskin (with Briskin)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 11 2007 at age 86
  • Place: Palm Springs, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Colon cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Desert Memorial Park in Cathedral City, California

Category Tags:

Film ActressStage Actress TV Actress American Born on February 26th Born in 1921 Born in Michigan Died in 2007 Died at age 86 Died from Colon cancer

Betty's Notable Roles:

  • Greatest Show on Earth
  • Annie Get Your Gun

Quotable Quotes:

"Betty Hutton lived her life with unbridled energy, captivating audiences with her dynamic performances and leaving a lasting imprint on the entertainment industry. Her legacy continues to inspire and entertain, cementing her as an iconic figure in Hollywood history. (V)"

"Betty Hutton had a successful career in the entertainment industry, starring in numerous films and stage productions, but tragically passed away at a relatively young age due to complications from a chronic illness. (V)"

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