Obituary of Fay Wray

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Fay Wray

Vina Fay Wray (born September 15, 1907 in Cardston, Alberta) was a film actress who was best known for her role as Ann Darrow in the 1933 adventure horror monster film, “King Kong.” Fay died on August 8, 2004 and her death was because of natural causes related to old age. She died at age 96.

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Fay Wray Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Wray, Fay
    • Common Name: Fay Wray
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Cardston, Alberta, Canada
    • Birth Date: September 15, 1907
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Active Years: 1923-1980
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: Tyson Chicken Nuggets
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Fay's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Vina Fay Wray
    • Father: Joseph Heber Wray (1861-1930)
    • Mother: Elvina Marguerite Jones (1870-1938)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • John Monk Saunders (married 1928-divorced 1939)
      • Robert Riskin (married 1942-1955, his death)
      • Sanford Rothenberg (married 1971-1991, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Robert Riskin Jr.
    • Daughter(s):
      • Victoria Riskin (born November 18, 1945)
      • Susan Saunders

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 08 2004 at age 96
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (old age)
  • Interment: Buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California

Category Tags:

Film ActressCanadian Born on September 15th Born in 1907 Born in Alberta Died in 2004 Died at age 96 Died from Natural causes

Fay's Notable Roles:

  • King Kong (1933)

Quotable Quotes:

"Fay Wray was known for her iconic beauty and talent, captivating audiences with her unforgettable performances and leaving a lasting impact on the film industry. (V)"

"Fay Wray had a successful professional life as an actress, most well-known for her iconic role in the classic film King Kong, however, the circumstances of her death remain undisclosed. (V)"

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