Obituary of Esther Williams

Esther Williams

Esther Jane Williams (born August 8th, 1921 in Inglewood, California) was an Film Actress who was best known for synchronized swimming and diving. Esther died on June 6th, 2013 and her death was possibly because of natural causes. She died in her home in Los Angeles California at the age of 91.

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Esther Williams Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Williams, Esther Jane
Common Name: Esther Williams
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Inglewood, California, United States
Birth Date: August 08, 1921
Age: 91 (at death)
Also Known As: Esther Jane Williams
Occupation: Film Actress

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Breyers Ice Cream
Favorite Color: White (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Esther Jane's Family Tree

Father: Louis Stanton Williams (January 19, 1886–June 10, 1968)
Mother: Bula Myrtle Williams (née Gilpin) (October 8, 1885–1975)
Spouse/Partner:

Leonard Kovner (married 1940–divorced 1944)
Ben Gage (married 1945–divorced 1959)
Fernando Lamas (1969–1982) his death
Edward Bell (1994–2013) her death

Son(s):

Benjamin Stanton (born August 6, 1949)
Kimball Austin (born October 30, 1950-May 6, 2008)

Daughter(s):

Susan Tenney (born October 1, 1953)

Death Notice:

Date: June 06 2013 at age 91
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Film Actress American Born on August 8th Born in 1921 Born in California Died in 2013 Died at age 91 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination."

"A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, he may achieve it. Or he may find something that is even more rewarding. But in the end, no matter what the outcome, he will know he has been alive."

"But the working guy would elect me. He likes me. When I walk down the street, those cabbies start yelling out their windows."

"I was called America's mermaid, because it appeared that I could stay underwater indefinitely." (IMDB)

"People probably think of me as Debbie Downer because of my obviously poor attitude."

"This is the second red carpet where I didn't have to think about sucking up to the press- because I can't."

Is Ms. Esther Jane Williams still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.