Obituary of Charlotte Rae

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Charlotte Rae

Charlotte Rae Lubotsky (born April 22, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) was a TV actress and film actress who was well known for her role as Edna Garrett in the 1980’s sitcom, “Diff’rent Strokes” and it’s spinoff series, “The Facts of Life.” Charlotte died on August 5, 2018 and her death was because of bone cancer. She died at age 92.

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Charlotte Rae Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rae, Charlotte
    • Common Name: Charlotte Rae
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
    • Birth Date: April 22, 1926
    • Age: 92 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Charlotte Lubotsky
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Judaism
    • Net Worth: $4 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

    Charlotte's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Charlotte Rae Lubotsky
    • Father: Meyer Lubotsky
    • Mother: Esther Lubotsky
    • Sister(s):
      • Beverly Lubotsky (born 1921-died 1998)
      • Miriam Lubotsky
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • John Strauss (married 1926-divorced 1976)
    • Son(s):
      • Larry Strauss
      • Andrew Strauss (married 1955-died 1999)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 05 2018 at age 92
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Bone cancer

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress Stage Actress American Born on April 22nd Born in 1926 Born in Wisconsin Died in 2018 Died at age 92 Died from Bone cancer

Charlotte's Notable Roles:

  • Diff’rent Strokes
  • The Facts of Life

Quotable Quotes:

"I can't even go to Barbados without people wanting to hug me and 'Oh, Mrs. Garrett!', you know, it [The Facts of Life] really had an impact on their lives." (IMDB)

"Charlotte Rae lived an incredible life filled with laughter, love and talent, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Charlotte Rae had a successful professional life as an actress and singer, known for her role as Mrs. Garrett in both "Diff'rent Strokes" and "The Facts of Life." Sadly, she passed away at the age of 92. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-21 00:43:07
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