Obituary of Elaine May

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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 June 22nd, 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: Sidney Poitier

    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:

ScreenwriterAmerican 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)"

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

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Related Links:

Elaine May on Wikipedia.org
Elaine May at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-06-04 16:43:05
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Elaine May on Wikipedia


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