Obituary of Elizabeth Hartman

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Elizabeth Hartman

Elizabeth Hartman (born December 23rd, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio) was a Film Actress who was best known for her debut role as Selina D'Arcy, in the movie "A Patch of Blue". Elizabeth died on June 10th, 1987 and her death was because she committed suicide by jumping from the window of her fifth floor apartment. She was just 43.

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Elizabeth Hartman Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hartman, Elizabeth
    • Common Name: Elizabeth Hartman
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: December 23, 1943
    • Age: 43 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Liz, Biff, Bliff Hartman
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1964-1982
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Humphrey Bogart

    Elizabeth's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Mary Elizabeth Hartman
    • Father: B.C. Hartman (1914-1964)
    • Mother: Claire (née Mullaly; 1918-1997)
    • Brother(s):
      • William Hartman
    • Sister(s):
      • Janet Hartman
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Gill Dennis ​(married 1968-divorced 10 August 1984)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 10 1987 at age 43
  • Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (self-defenestration - jumping)
  • Interment: buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress Stage Actress American Born on December 23rd Born in 1943 Born in Ohio Died in 1987 Died at age 43 Died from Suicide

Quotable Quotes:

"There are things that happen to us that we're not prepared to face. When the problems happen, life goes one step at a time, from moment to moment until we get used to handling them, being responsible for our own decisions. (IM DB)"

"[Asked what it was like working on A Patch of Blue (1965)] It was such an honor to work with the cast especially Sidney [Sidney Poitier]. It's my best film ever." (IMDB)

"Ms. Hartman was a shining star on the silver screen and in her normal life, captivating audiences with her natural talent and leaving a lasting impact on all those who knew her. (V)"

"Elizabeth Hartman was a talented actress known for her iconic roles in film and television, tragically passing away at a young age. (V)"

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

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