Obituary of Gwen Verdon
Gwen Verdon
Gwyneth Evelyn “Gwen” Verdon (born January 13, 1925 in Culver City, California) was a film actress, TV actress, and dancer who was best known for her role as Lola in the 1955 musical comedy, “Damn Yankees,” her title role on the 1966 musical, “Sweet Charity,” and her role as Roxie Hart on the 1975 musical, “Chicago.” Gwen died on October 18, 2000 and her death was because of a heart attack. Gwyneth died at age 75.
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- Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Verdon, Gwen
- Common Name: Gwen Verdon
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: Culver City, California, United States
- Birth Date: January 13, 1925
- Age: 75 (at death)
- Occupations:
- Active Years: 1936-2000
- Net Worth: $3 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
- Favorite Color: Baby Blue
- Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
- Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier
- Birth Name:
Gwyneth Evelyn Verdon - Father: Joseph William Verdon (1896-1978)
- Mother: Gertrude Lilian Standring (1896-1956)
- Spouse/Partner:
- James Henaghan (married 1942-divorced 1947)
- Bob Fosse (married 1960-1987, his death)
- Son(s):
- Jim Henaghan
- Daughter(s):
- Nicole Fosse (born March 3, 1963)
- Date: October 18 2000 at age 75
- Place: Woodstock, Vermont, United States
- Cause of Death: Heart Attack
- Damn Yankees
- Sweet Charity
- Chicago
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Film ActressTV Actress Dancer American Born on January 13th Born in 1925 Born in California Died in 2000 Died at age 75 Died from Heart Attack
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