Obituary of Evelyn Ankers

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Evelyn Ankers

Evelyn Felisa Ankers (born August 17, 1918 in Valparaíso, Chile) was a film actress who was best known for playing roles of young leading ladies in horror films during the 1940s, including her role as Gwen Conliffe in the 1941 horror film, “The Wolf Man.” Evelyn died on August 29, 1985 and her death was because of ovarian cancer. She died quite soon twelve days after her 67th birthday.

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Evelyn Ankers Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Ankers, Evelyn
    • Common Name: Evelyn Ankers
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Valparaíso, Chile
    • Birth Date: August 17, 1918
    • Age: 67 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Active Years: 1936-1960
    • Net Worth: $45 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Fritos Chips
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

    Evelyn's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Evelyn Felisa Ankers
    • Father: Sidney Raymond Ankers (1888-1973)
    • Mother: Evelyn Goodyear Victoria Madeline “Eva” Wood Ankers (1887-1954)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Daughter(s):
      • Diane Denning (later Dwyer)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 29 1985 at age 67
  • Place: Maui, Hawaii, United States
  • Cause of Death: Ovarian cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Makawao Verterans’ Cemetery in Makawao, Hawaii

Category Tags:

Film ActressBritish Born on August 17th Born in 1918 Died in 1985 Died at age 67 Died from Ovarian cancer

Evelyn's Notable Roles:

  • The Wolf Man (1941)

Quotable Quotes:

"Evelyn Ankers lived a full and remarkable life, leaving a lasting legacy through her exceptional talent, charming presence, and unwavering grace, never to be forgotten. (V)"

"Evelyn Ankers had a successful career in Hollywood as a popular leading lady in horror films, but tragically passed away at a relatively young age due to complications from heart disease. (V)"

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