Obituary of Clarice Taylor

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Clarice Taylor

Clarice Taylor (born September 20th, 1917 in Buckingham County, Virginia) was a TV Actress who was best known for her role as Bill Cosby's mother on the Cosby Show. Clarice died on May 30th, 2011 and her death was possibly because of heart failure. She was 93 years old.

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Clarice Taylor Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Taylor, Clarice
    • Common Name: Clarice Taylor
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Buckingham County, Virginia, United States
    • Birth Date: September 20, 1917
    • Age: 93 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Clarice Taylor,Reesy
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1960-2009
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Silver
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: James Stewart

    Clarice's Family Tree

    • Father: Leon B. Taylor, Sr.
    • Mother: Ophelia Taylor
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Maxwell Glanville (divorced)
      • Clarence Banks (deceased)
    • Son(s):
      • William Thomas
      • James Thomas

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on September 20th Born in 1917 Born in Virginia Died in 2011 Died at age 93 Died from Congestive heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"Clarice Taylor lived a rich, vibrant life that left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry and inspired countless individuals for generations to come. (V)"

"Clarice Taylor was a highly acclaimed actress, known for her memorable roles on Broadway and television, but her untimely death was a tragic and unexpected loss to the entertainment industry. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-13 11:09:58
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