Obituary of Elyse Knox

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Elyse Knox

Elsie Knox (born December 14th, 1917 in Hartford, Connecticut) was a Film Actress who was best known for being in many movies throughout the 1940s. Elyse died on February 16th, 2012 and her death was presumably because of old age. She was 94.

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Elyse Knox Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Knox, Elsie
    • Common Name: Elyse Knox
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
    • Birth Date: December 14, 1917
    • Age: 94 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Active Years: 1937-1949
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

    Elsie's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Elsie Lillian Kornbrath
    • Father: Frederick Kornbrath
    • Mother: Sophie Kornbrath (née Muck)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Paul Hesse (married 1942–divorced 1943)
      • Tom Harmon (married 1944-1990, his death)
    • Son(s):
    • Daughter(s):
      • Kristin Nelson (born June 25, 1945-died February 16th, 2012) née Harmon
      • Kelly Harmon (born November 09, 1948-died February 16th, 2012)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 16 2012 at age 94
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)

Category Tags:

Film ActressAmerican Born on December 14th Born in 1917 Born in Connecticut Died in 2012 Died at age 94 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"[on how her career began] I went to art school, then did modeling. I was a bride in a Vivian Donner fashion newsreel and it caught the attention of quite a few people. This led to a stock contract at Fox. I dated John Payne for a while, before he married Gloria DeHaven." (IMDB)

"Elsie Knox led a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and selflessness, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and impact countless lives for years to come. (V)"

"Elsie was a highly respected lawyer, known for her fierce dedication to her clients and her sharp legal skills; unfortunately, her career was cut short by a tragic accident. (V)"

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

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