Obituary of Greta Garbo

Greta Garbo

Greta Garbo (born September 18, 1905 in Stockholm, Sweden) was a film actress who was best known for her melancholic and often somber appearance. She often played tragic characters, and had a subtle and understated performances. Greta died on April 15, 1990 and her death was because of kidney failure and pneumonia. She died at age 84.

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Greta Garbo Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Garbo, Greta
Common Name: Greta Garbo
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Birth Date: September 18, 1905
Age: 84 (at death)
Also Known As: The Face, The Swedish Sphinx, Garbo, La Divina
Occupation: Film Actress
Active Years: 1920-1941

Political Affiliation: Democrat
Net Worth: $32 million
Nationality: Swedish
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

Greta's Family Tree

Birth Name: Greta Lovisa Gustafsson
Father: Karl Alfred Gustafsson (1871-1920)
Mother: Anna Lovisa Karlsson (née Johansson, 1872-1944)
Brother(s):

Sven Garbo (July 26, 1898-January 27, 1967)

Sister(s):

Alva Garbo (September 20, 1903-April 21, 1926)

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: April 15 1990 at age 84
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Kidney failure (and pneumonia)
Interment: cremated and interred in 1999 at Skogskyrkogården Cemetery near Stockholm

Category Tags:

Film Actress Swedish Born on September 18th Born in 1905 Died in 1990 Died at age 84 Died from Kidney failure

Quotable Quotes:

"There is no one who would have me--I can't cook." (IMDB)

"Greta Garbo's iconic legacy of beauty and talent will forever live on, captivating audiences for quite a time to come. (V)"

"Greta Garbo had a successful professional career as a Swedish actress, but she infamously retired from the spotlight at the height of her fame and lived as a recluse until her passing. (V)"

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