Obituary of Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll

Diahann Carroll (born July 17th, 1935 in The Bronx, New York) was an TV Actress who was best known for her role in the wonderful Broadway musical, "No Strings". Diahann died on October 4, 2019 and her death was reportedly because of breast cancer. She died at age 84.

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Diahann Carroll Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Carroll, Diahann
Common Name: Diahann Carroll
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
Birth Date: July 17, 1935
Age: 84 (at death)
Also Known As: Carol Johnson
Occupation: TV Actress

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
Favorite Color: Lilac
Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

Diahann's Family Tree

Birth Name: Carol Diahann Johnson
Father: John Johnson
Mother: Mabel Johnson (née Faulk)
Spouse/Partner:

Monte Kay (married 1956-divorced 1963)
Fredrick "Fredde" Glusman (married 1973-divorced 1973)
Robert DeLeon (married 1975-1977, his death)
Vic Damone (married 1987-divorced 1996)

Daughter(s):

Suzanne Kay-Bamford (born 1960)

Death Notice:

Date: October 04 2019 at age 84
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Breast cancer

Category Tags:

TV Actress American Born on July 17th Born in 1935 Born in New York Died in 2019 Died at age 84 Died from Breast cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I have been watching this migration. And I see the people. I mean, they're men. They're mostly men, and they're strong men. These are physically young, strong men. "

"May you live all the days of your life."

"[on filming Hurry Sundown (1967) in St. Francisville, LA, home of the Ku Klux Klan, amid death threats to the cast and crew] You can cut the hostility here with a knife. I'm not a fighter. I usually smile and then go into my room and cry my eyes out. But down here, the terror has killed my taste for going anywhere." (IMDB)

"Diahann Carroll will always be remembered as a shining star of the entertainment industry, whose talent and grace captivated audiences for decades. Her legacy will continue to inspire future generations and her presence will be deeply missed. (V)"

"Diahann Carroll was a highly successful actress and singer, known for breaking barriers as the first African American woman to star in her own television series, but sadly passed away after a long battle with cancer. (V)"

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