Obituary of Deborah Kerr

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Deborah Kerr

Deborah Kerr (born September 30, 1921 in Glasgow, Scotland) was a film actress who was best known for her role as Anna Leonowens in the 1956 musical film, “The King and I” and her role as Karen Holmes in the 1953 war drama film, “From Here to Eternity.” Deborah died on October 16, 2007 and her death was because of Parkinson’s disease. She died at age 86.

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Deborah Kerr Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kerr, Deborah
    • Common Name: Deborah Kerr
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland
    • Birth Date: September 30, 1921
    • Age: 86 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1937-1986
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Lauren Bacall

    Deborah's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Deborah Jane Trimmer CBE
    • Father: Arthur Charles Kerr-Trimmer
    • Mother: Kathleen Rose Kerr-Trimmer (née Smale)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Tony Bartley (married 1945-divorced 1959)
      • Peter Viertel (married 1960-2007, her death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Francesca Shrapnel
      • Melanie Jane Bartley

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 16 2007 at age 86
  • Place: Suffolk, United Kingdom
  • Cause of Death: Parkinson's disease
  • Interment: Buried at Alfold Cemetery in Surrey, United Kingdom

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress Stage Actress British Born on September 30th Born in 1921 Died in 2007 Died at age 86 Died from Parkinson's disease

Deborah's Notable Roles:

  • The King and I
  • From Here to Eternity

Quotable Quotes:

"Deborah Kerr will always be remembered for her remarkable talent, grace, and charisma, both on and off the screen. Her contributions to the world of film will live on as her legacy, inspiring future generations of actors and actresses. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-12-19 16:43:03
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