Obituary of Carole Lombard

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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:

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 ActressAmerican 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.

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Related Links:

Carole Lombard on Wikipedia.org
Carole Lombard at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-25 16:43:03
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