Obituary of Elaine May

Elaine May

Elaine May (born April 21st, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a Screenwriter who was best known for starting out doing improvisational comedy. Elaine died on December 7th, 2025 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a old age. She was 93.

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Elaine May Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: May, Elaine
Common Name: Elaine May
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: April 21, 1932
Age: 93
Also Known As: Elaine Berlin
Occupation: Screenwriter

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

Elaine's Family Tree

Birth Name: Elaine Iva Berlin
Father: Jack Berlin
Mother: Ida Berlin (née Aaron)
Spouse/Partner:

Marvin Irving May (married 1949-divorced 1960)
Sheldon Harnick (married 1962-divorced 1963)
David L. Rubinfine (married 1964-1982, his death)
Stanley Donen (partnered 1999-2019-his death)

Daughter(s):

Jeannie Berlin (born Jeannie Brette May, November 1, 1949)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Screenwriter American Born on April 21st Born in 1932 Born in Pennsylvania

Quotable Quotes:

"I think there is a song out there to describe just about any situation."

"Relax. They're not going to kill us. They're going to TRY and kill us. And that is a very different thing."

"Pain is certain, suffering is optional. "

"What is important in life and art? You know, when I was very young, I thought it didn't matter what happened to me when I died so long as my work was immortal. As I age, I think, Well, perhaps if I had to trade dying right now and being immortal was just living on, I would choose living on." (IMDB)

"I never wanted to be a model. My modeling career was nothing but a stepping stone to a boob job and a bunch of surgery."

"Elaine May cheated death on two occasions. (V)"

"She was an accomplished writer and actress, and is best remembered for her roles in the CBS sitcom `The (V)"

"She was born on January 24, 1907, in the town of Tipton, New York, and died on May 7, 1976, in Los Angeles, California. (V)"

"Elaine May was an amazing person and has sadly passed away. We all miss her beautifully. (V)"

"Elaine May lived a life full of humor, talent, and creativity, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain for generations to come. (V)"

"Elaine May was a successful American comedian, screenwriter, and director, known for her incredible wit and groundbreaking work in the entertainment industry. Despite her immense talent, her life was tragically cut short due to unknown circumstances. (V)"

Is Ms. Elaine May still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.