Obituary of Evelyn Ankers

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:

Richard Denning (married 1942-1985, her death)

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 Actress British 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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