Obituary of Esther Rolle

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Esther Rolle

Esther Elizabeth Rolle (born November 8, 1920 in Pompano Beach, Florida) was a TV actress and film actress who was best known for playing Florida Evans on the American TV sitcom, “Maude” for two seasons. She then played the same character in the spin off series, “Good Times” for five additional seasons. Esther died on November 17, 1998 and her death was because of complications from diabetes. She died nine days after her 78th birthday.

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Esther Rolle Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rolle, Esther
    • Common Name: Esther Rolle
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
    • Birth Date: November 08, 1920
    • Age: 78 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1964-1998
    • Religion: Methodist, Episcopal
    • Net Worth: $3 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

    Esther's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Esther Elizabeth Rolle
    • Father: Jonathan Rolle (1883-1953)
    • Mother: Elizabeth Rolle (1887-1947)
    • Brother(s):
      • Isaiah Cornelius Rolle (1922-2000)
    • Sister(s):
      • Estelle Evans (born October 1, 1906-died July 20, 1985)
      • Rosanna Carter (born September 20, 1918-died December 30, 2016)
      • Zilpha Sawyer (1912-2002)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Oscar Robinson (married 1955-divorced 1975)

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 17 1998 at age 78
  • Place: Culver City, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Diabetes (related complications)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
  • Interment: Buried at Westview Community Cemetery in Pompano Beach, Florida

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on November 8th Born in 1920 Born in Florida Died in 1998 Died at age 78 Died from Diabetes

Esther's Notable Roles:

  • Maude
  • Good Times

Quotable Quotes:

"Esther Rolle lived a remarkable and inspiring life, leaving behind a legacy of talent, perseverance, and dedication to representation in the entertainment industry. (V)"

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