Obituary of Dale Messick

Dale Messick

Dalia Messick (born April 11, 1906 in South Bend, Indiana) was a cartoonist who was best known for being the creator of the comic strip, “Brenda Starr, Reporter”, which during the 1950s ran in 250 newspapers. Dale died on April 5, 2005 and her death was likely due to old age. She died at age 98 just six days before her 99th birthday.

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Dale Messick Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Messick, Dale
Common Name: Dale Messick
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: South Bend, Indiana, United States
Birth Date: April 11, 1906
Age: 98 (at death)
Occupation: Cartoonist

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Oscar Mayer Hotdogs
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

Dale's Family Tree

Birth Name: Dalia Messick
Father: Cephas Messick
Mother: Bertha Messick
Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: April 05 2005 at age 98
Place: Sonoma County, California, United States
Cause of Death: Old age (unspecified)

Category Tags:

Cartoonist American Born on April 11th Born in 1906 Born in Indiana Died in 2005 Died at age 98 Died from Old age

Dale's Notable Roles:

Brenda Starr
Reporter

Quotable Quotes:

"Dale Messick's life was a remarkable journey filled with creative brilliance, a bunch of achievements, and inspiring dedication that left a lasting impact on the world of comic art. (V)"

"Dale Messick was a trailblazing cartoonist known for creating the iconic comic strip "Brenda Starr, Reporter" and breaking barriers for women in the male-dominated comic industry, but sadly passed away in later years. (V)"

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