Obituary of Butterfly McQueen

Butterfly McQueen

Thelma “Butterfly” McQueen (born January 8, 1911 in Tampa, Florida) was a film actress who was best known for her first role as Prissy in the 1939 film, “Gone with the Wind.” Butterfly died on December 22, 1995 and her death was because of an accidental house fire caused by kerosene heater that malfunctioned. She died at age 84.

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Butterfly McQueen Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: McQueen, Butterfly
Common Name: Butterfly McQueen
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, United States
Birth Date: January 08, 1911
Age: 84 (at death)
Occupation: Film Actress

Religion: Atheist
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Cyan
Favorite Scent: Armani Code
Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

Butterfly's Family Tree

Birth Name: Thelma McQueen
Father: Wallace McQueen
Mother: Mary Richardson
Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: December 22 1995 at age 84
Place: Augusta, Georgia, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (house fire)
Interment: Donated to medical science

Category Tags:

Film Actress American Born on January 8th Born in 1911 Born in Florida Died in 1995 Died at age 84 Died from Accident

Butterfly's Notable Roles:

Gone with the Wind

Quotable Quotes:

"As my ancestors are free from slavery, I am free from the slavery of religion." (IMDB)

"Butterfly McQueen will always be remembered for her groundbreaking performances and unwavering dedication to breaking racial barriers in Hollywood. (V)"

"Butterfly McQueen's professional life was filled with success and recognition as an actress and dancer, but her untimely passing was a tragic loss to the entertainment industry. (V)"

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