Obituary of Edith Bouvier Beale

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Edith Bouvier Beale

Edith Bouvier Beale (born November 7, 1917 in New York City, New York) was a socialite, fashion model, and stage actress who was best known for her participation in the 1975 documentary movie, “Grey Gardens.” Edith died on January 12, 2002 and her death was possibly because of a stroke or a heart attack. She died at age 84.

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Edith Bouvier Beale Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bouvier Beale, Edith
    • Common Name: Edith Bouvier Beale
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: November 07, 1917
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Little Edie
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Yoplait Yogurt
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Anthony Hopkins

    Edith's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Edith Bouvier Beale
    • Father: Phelan Beale (born May 23, 1881-died June 12, 1956)
    • Mother: Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale (born October 5, 1895-died February 5, 1977)
    • Brother(s):
      • Phelan Beale Jr. (born June 16, 1920-died June 26, 1993)
      • Bouvier Beale (born February 13, 1922-died May 3, 1994)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 14 2002 at age 84
  • Place: Bal Harbour, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke (or heart attack)
  • Interment: Buried at Locust Valley Cemetery in Locust Valley, New York

Category Tags:

SocialiteFashion Model Stage Actress American Born on November 7th Born in 1917 Born in New York Died in 2002 Died at age 84 Died from Stroke

Edith's Notable Roles:

  • Grey Gardens

Quotable Quotes:

"Edith Bouvier Beale lived a colorful and eccentric life, dedicated to her family and passionate about her artistic pursuits, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew her. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-12-07 00:43:05
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