Obituary of Elaine Stritch

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Elaine Stritch

Elaine Stritch (born February 2nd, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan) was a Stage Actress who was best known for being a very busy actress appearing in stage plays, musicals, feature films and TV series through her career. Elaine died on July 17th, 2014 and her death was reportedly because of natural causes. She was 89 when she eventually passed on.

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Elaine Stritch Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Stritch, Elaine
    • Common Name: Elaine Stritch
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
    • Birth Date: February 02, 1925
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1944-2014
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
    • Favorite Actor: Lauren Bacall

    Elaine's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Elaine Stritch
    • Father: George Joseph Stritch (1892-1987)
    • Mother: Mildred (née Jobe; 1893-1987)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • John Bay (married 1973-1982-his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 17 2014 at age 89
  • Place: Birmingham, Michigan, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes
  • Interment: buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Cook County, Illinois.

Category Tags:

Stage ActressTV Actress TV Actress American Born on February 2nd Born in 1925 Born in Michigan Died in 2014 Died at age 89 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours."

"[on friend and actress Vivien Leigh] Everything about that girl was sad. Except her talent. Nothing sad about that." (IMDB)

"Elaine Stritch was a legendary performer whose captivating presence and unparalleled talent will continue to inspire future generations in the world of theater and entertainment. (V)"

"Elaine Stritch had a long and successful professional life in theater, film, and television, but unfortunately passed away at the age of 89 due to natural causes. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-10-19 16:43:15
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