Obituary of Edie Adams

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Edie Adams

Edith Adams (born April 16, 1927 in Kingston, Pennsylvania) was a comedian, TV actress, and singer who was best known for being the pitch girl appearing in commercials for Muriel Cigar and for her impersonations of female stars. Edie died on October 15, 2008 and her death was because of cancer and pneumonia. She died at age 81.

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Edie Adams Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Adams, Edie
    • Common Name: Edie Adams
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: April 16, 1927
    • Age: 81 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Edythe Adams, Edith Adams, Edith Candoli
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1951-2009
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $22 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Will Smith

    Edie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Edith Elizabeth Enke
    • Father: Sheldon Alonzo Enke
    • Mother: Ada Dorothy Adams
    • Sister(s):
      • Sheldon Adams Enke
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Ernie Kovacs (married 1954-1962, his death)
      • Martin Mills (married 1964-divorced 1971)
      • Pete Candoli (married 1972-divorced 1988)
    • Son(s):
      • Joshua Mills
    • Daughter(s):
      • Mia Susan Kovacs

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 15 2008 at age 81
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (and pneumonia)
  • Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, California

Category Tags:

ComedianTV Actress Singer American Born on April 16th Born in 1927 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2008 Died at age 81 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Edie Adams was a remarkable and talented performer, whose passion, charisma, and dedication to her craft will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Edie Adams had a successful career as a versatile actress, singer, and comedian, but her life was tragically cut short due to health complications. (V)"

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