Obituary of Carol Lynley

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Carol Lynley

Carol Lynley (born February 13th, 1942 in Manhattan, New York) was an Film Actress who was best known for her roles in the films "The Poseidon Adventure" and "Blue Denim". Carol died on September 3, 2019 and her death was reportedly because of a heart attack. She was 77 when she passed.

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Carol Lynley Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Lynley, Carol
    • Common Name: Carol Lynley
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: February 13, 1942
    • Age: 77 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Carole Jones, Carolyn Lee
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    Carol's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Carole Ann Jones
    • Father: Cyril Jones
    • Mother: Frances Jones (née Felch)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Michael Selsman (married 1960-divorced 1964)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jill Selsman

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 03 2019 at age 77
  • Place: Pacific Palisades, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Interment: cremated and her ashes were scattered at sea off the Southern California coast

Category Tags:

Film ActressAmerican Born on February 13th Born in 1942 Born in New York Died in 2019 Died at age 77 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Success is going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. "

"I've never been in a scandal. I've never been caught running naked down a highway. I've not tried to shoot anybody. Nobody's ever tried to shoot me. My child is legitimate... I've never been to Betty Ford... No porn... No drug addictions... I've outlived three of my doctors. So if you're going to write a juicy book, I've got a problem." (IMDB)

"When I'm depressed I smoke something and then it gets a little more tolerable."

"Carol Lynley lived a remarkable life, leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry through her stunning performances and passion for her craft. Her passing is a loss felt deeply by all who were touched by her talent and grace. (V)"

"Carol Lynley had a successful professional life as an American actress, appearing in numerous films and television shows, but unfortunately passed away at a later age due to undisclosed circumstances. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-03 16:43:07
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