Obituary of Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman

Cloris Leachman (born April 30th, 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa) was an TV Actress who was best known for playing Phyllis Lindstrom, the landlady on the 1970s American TV series "The Mary Tyler Moore Show". Cloris died on January 27th, 2021 and her death was possibly because of a stroke. The report indicated that COVID-19 as a contributing factor in her death. She was 94 years old.

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Cloris Leachman Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Leachman, Cloris
Common Name: Cloris Leachman
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Birth Date: April 30, 1926
Age: 94 (at death)
Also Known As: Clitoris Leachman
Occupation: TV Actress

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Pringles chips
Favorite Color: Turquoise (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Cloris's Family Tree

Father: Berkeley Claiborne
Mother: Cloris Leachman (née Wallace)
Sister(s):

Claiborne Cary Leachman (1932–2010)

Spouse/Partner:

George Englund (married 19 April 1953-divorced 29 December 1978)

Son(s):

Bryan Albertson (died 1986)
Morgan Albertson
Adam Albertson
George Englund AlbertJr

Daughter(s):

Dinah Albertson

Death Notice:

Date: January 27 2021 at age 94
Place: Encinitas, California, United States
Cause of Death: Stroke (with COVID-19 a contributing factor)
Funeral Arrangements: TBA

Category Tags:

TV Actress American Born on April 30th Born in 1926 Born in Iowa Died in 2021 Died at age 94 Died from Stroke

Cloris's Notable Roles:

Spanglish (2004)

Quotable Quotes:

"Made it, Ma! Top of the world!"

"But the working guy would elect me. He likes me. When I walk down the street, those cabbies start yelling out their windows."

"[on receiving the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, 1972] I'm at a point where I'm free to go out and have a little fun with my career. Some Oscar winners have dropped out of sight, as if they were standing on a trapdoor. Others picked it up and ran with it. I'm going to run with it." (IMDB)

"When Cloris Leachman was found dead in her swimming pool near her home in 1977, many mistook the death for an accident. Today, many believe that Cloris was murdered by her neighbors in a dark secret life. (V)"

"Cloris Leachman's vibrant and groundbreaking life will forever be remembered and celebrated, even as her legacy lives on after her passing. (V)"

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