Obituary of Gene Tierney

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Gene Tierney

Gene Tierney (born November 20th, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York) was a Film Actress who was best known for her great beauty. Gene died on November 6th, 1991 and her death was reportedly because of emphysema. She was 70.

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Gene Tierney Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Tierney, Gene
    • Common Name: Gene Tierney
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: November 20, 1920
    • Age: 70 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Get Girl
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

    Gene's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Gene Eliza Tierney
    • Father: Howard Sherwood Tierney
    • Mother: Belle Lavina Taylor
    • Brother(s):
      • Howard Sherwood “Butch” Tierney, Jr.
    • Sister(s):
      • Patricia “Pat” Tierney
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • W. Howard Lee (11 July 1960-17 February 1981, his death)
      • Oleg Cassini (1 June 1941-28 February 1952, divorced)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Antoinette Daria Cassini (1943–2010)
      • Christina Cassini (born 1948)

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 06 1991 at age 70
  • Place: Houston, Texas, United States
  • Cause of Death: Emphysema
  • Interment: Burried in Glenwood Cemetery in Houston

Category Tags:

Film ActressAmerican Born on November 20th Born in 1920 Born in New York Died in 1991 Died at age 70 Died from Emphysema

Quotable Quotes:

"Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you in time."

"Remember to let her into your heart."

"Jealousy is, I think, the worst of all faults because it makes a victim of both parties." (IMDB)

"Gene Tierney led an illustrious life filled with talent, beauty, and grace, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences. (V)"

"Gene Tierney had a successful career as an actress, starring in classic films such as "Laura" and "Leave Her to Heaven," but tragically struggled with mental health issues that ultimately led to her retirement from acting. (V)"

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