Obituary of Darla Hood

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Darla Hood

Darla Jean Hood (born November 8, 1931 in Leedey, Oklahoma) was a TV actress (child actress) and film actress who was best known for being the leading lady in the “Our Gang” film and later TV series from 1935 to 1941. Darla died on June 13, 1979 and her death was reportedly because of acute hepatitis due to a blood transfusion following an appendectomy. She died young at age 47.

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Darla Hood Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hood, Darla
    • Common Name: Darla Hood
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Leedey, Oklahoma, United States
    • Birth Date: November 08, 1931
    • Age: 47 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Cookie
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1935-1979
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Silver (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    Darla's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Darla Jean Hood
    • Father: James Claude Hood (1896-1961)
    • Mother: Elizabeth Davner
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Robert W. Decker (married 1949-divorced 1957)
      • Jose Granson (married 1957-1979, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Brett Hood
    • Daughter(s):
      • Darla Jo

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 13 1979 at age 47
  • Place: North Hollywood, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Hepatitis (acute-following a blood transfusion and an appendectomy)
  • Interment: Buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on November 8th Born in 1931 Born in OklahomaDied in 1979Died at age 47Died from Hepatitis

Darla's Notable Roles:

  • Our Gang

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 15:50:35
Author: Andrew
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