Obituary of Carole Lombard

Carole Lombard

Jane Alice Peters (born October 6, 1908 in Fort Wayne, Indiana) was a film actress who was best known for being ranked 23rd on the list of the greatest female stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema. Carole died on January 16, 1942 and her sudden death was reportedly because of an accidental plane crash into the Potosi Mountains. She was only 33 when she died in such a tragic way.

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Carole Lombard Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Lombard, Carole
Common Name: Carole Lombard
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
Birth Date: October 06, 1908
Age: 33 (at death)
Also Known As: Jane Peter
Occupation: Film Actress

Religion: Baháʼí Faith
Net Worth: $16 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

Carole's Family Tree

Birth Name: Jane Alice Peters
Father: Frederic Christian Peters (1875-1935)
Mother: Elizabeth Jayne "Bessie" Peters (née Knight, 1876-1942)
Brother(s):

Frederic Charles (1902-1979)
John Stuart (1906-1956)

Spouse/Partner:

William Powell (married 1931-divorced 1933)
Clark Gable (married 1939-1942, her death)

Death Notice:

Date: January 16 1942 at age 33
Place: Potosi Mountain, Nevada, United States
Cause of Death: Accident (plane crash)
Funeral Arrangements: Held on January 21 in Glendale, California
Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California, United States

Category Tags:

Film Actress American Born on October 6th Born in 1908 Born in Indiana Died in 1942 Died at age 33 Died from Accident

Carole's Notable Roles:

My Man Godfrey
To Be or Not to Be

Quotable Quotes:

"Carole Lombard lived a vibrant and passionate life that inspired many, and even in her untimely passing, her legacy continues to live on and influence others. (V)"

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