Obituary of Deborah Walley

Deborah Walley

Deborah Walley (born August 12, 1941 in Bridgeport, Connecticut) was a film actress who was best known for her title role in the 1961 romantic comedy musical film, “Gidget goes Hawaiian.” Deborah died on May 10, 2001 and her death was because of esophageal cancer. She died too soon at age 59 while at her home in Arizona.

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Deborah Walley Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Walley, Deborah
Common Name: Deborah Walley
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Birth Date: August 12, 1941
Age: 59 (at death)
Also Known As: Deb, Debbie
Occupation: Film Actress
Active Years: 1960-1999

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
Favorite Color: Aqua
Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Favorite Actor: Judi Dench

Deborah's Family Tree

Birth Name: Deborah Walley
Father: Nathan Walley
Mother: Edith Walley
Spouse/Partner:

John Reynolds (married 19??-divorced??)
John Ashley (married 1962-divorced 1966)
Chet McCracken (married 1968-divorced 1975)

Son(s):

Anthony Brooks Ashley
Justin Ashley Reynolds

Death Notice:

Date: May 10 2001 at age 59
Place: Sedona, Arizona, United States
Cause of Death: Esophageal cancer

Category Tags:

Film Actress American Born on August 12th Born in 1941 Born in Connecticut Died in 2001 Died at age 59 Died from Esophageal cancer

Deborah's Notable Roles:

Gidget Goes Hawaiian

Quotable Quotes:

"When I was discovered, I was doing [Anton Chekhov]. I was in "The Three Sisters" off-Broadway, and I went from "Three Sisters" to Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961). I rode on a Sixth Avenue bus from one end of Manhattan to another, crying my eyes out. "Gidget" was so huge, I guess I knew on that bus that day that part of my dream of being a serious actress was kind of destroyed." (IMDB)

"Deborah Walley was a talented and beloved actress whose captivating performances continue to live on in the hearts of her fans. (V)"

"Deborah Walley had a successful professional life as an actress, appearing in numerous popular films and television shows, until her untimely passing. (V)"

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