Obituary of Bonnie Franklin

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Bonnie Franklin

Bonnie Franklin (born January 6th, 1944 in Santa Monica, California) was a TV Actress who was best known for her role as the petite divorcee, Ann Romano on the American TV series "One Day at a Time". Bonnie died on March 1st, 2013 and her death was reportedly because of pancreatic cancer. She was only 69 years old when she died

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Bonnie Franklin Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Franklin, Bonnie
    • Common Name: Bonnie Franklin
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, United States
    • Birth Date: January 06, 1944
    • Age: 69 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Bonny
    • Occupation: TV Actress
    • Active Years: 1952-2012
    • Political Affiliation: Democrat
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Jodie Foster

    Bonnie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Bonnie Gail Franklin
    • Father: Samuel Benjamin Franklin (1902-1997)
    • Mother: Claire Franklin (née Hersch, August 24, 1911-June 7, 2014)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marvin Minoff ​(married 1980-2009, her death)
      • Ronald Sossi ​(married 1967-divorced 1970)​

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 01 2013 at age 69
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles

Category Tags:

TV ActressAmerican Born on January 6th Born in 1944 Born in California Died in 2013 Died at age 69 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"[In 2004, she reviewed clips from One Day at a Time (1975)] "When I looked at the tapes, I remember thinking how thin I looked. At the time, I was always saying, 'I need to lose weight, I need to lose 10 pounds'."" (IMDB)

"I loved the way things were all loose and swinging in the 1980s and am happy I was part of it."

"Bonnie Franklin was a cute little redhead who lived a full and successful life, leaving behind a legacy of iconic roles and beloved performances. (V)"

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