Obituary of Claudette Colbert

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Claudette Colbert

Emilie Claudette Colbert (born September 13, 1903 in Saint-Mandé, France) was a film actress and stage actress who was best known for her role as Ellie Andrews in the 1934 film, “It Happened One Night.” Claudette died on July 30, 1996 and her death was because of a stroke. She died at age 92.

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Claudette Colbert Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Colbert, Claudette
    • Common Name: Claudette Colbert
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Saint-Mandé, France
    • Birth Date: September 13, 1903
    • Age: 92 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Lily Claudette Chauchoin
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $3.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    Claudette's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Emilie Claudette Colbert
    • Father: George Claude Chauchoin (1867-1925)
    • Mother: Jeanne Marie Chauchoin (née Loew, 1877-1970)
    • Brother(s):
      • Charles Wendling (1898-1971)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Norman Foster (married 1928-divorced 1935)
      • Joel Pressman (married 1935-1968, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 30 1996 at age 92
  • Place: Speightstown, Barbados
  • Cause of Death: Stroke
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at Church of St. Vincent Ferrer in Manhattan, New York
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes laid to rest in the Godings Bay Church Cemetery, Speightstown, Saint Peter, Barbados

Category Tags:

Film ActressStage Actress American Born on September 13th Born in 1903 Died in 1996Died at age 92Died from Stroke

Claudette's Notable Roles:

  • It Happened One Night

Quotable Quotes:

"Most of us don't know about happiness until it's over. (IMDB)"

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Claudette Colbert on Wikipedia.org
Claudette Colbert at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
Author: Stan
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