Obituary of Hope Lange

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Hope Lange

Hope Elise Ross Lange (born November 28, 1933 in Redding, Connecticut) was a film actress, stage actress, and TV actress who was best known for portraying Selena Cross in the 1957 film, “Peyton Place.” Hope died on December 19, 2003 and her death was because of ischemic colitis. She died at age 70.

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Hope Lange Biography Wiki:

    • Net Worth: $1-5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

    Hope's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Hope Elise Ross Lange
    • Father: John George Lange
    • Mother: Minette Lange (née Buddecke)
    • Brother(s):
      • David Lange
    • Sister(s):
      • Joy Lange (1927-2007)
      • Minelda Lange (1922-2004)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Don Murray (married 1956-divorced 1961)
      • Alan J Pakula (married 1963-divorced 1971)
      • Charles Hollerith Jr. (married 1986-2003, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Murray
    • Daughter(s):
      • Patricia Murray

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 19 2003 at age 70
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Colitis (ischemic)
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Film ActressStage Actress TV Actress American Born on November 28th Born in 1933 Born in Connecticut Died in 2003 Died at age 70 Died from Colitis

Hope's Notable Roles:

  • Peyton Place

Quotable Quotes:

"Hope Lange was a bright and talented actress who captured the hearts of audiences with her endearing performances, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment. (V)"

"Hope Lange had a successful career as an actress, including an Academy Award nomination for her role in Peyton Place, but tragically passed away at a relatively young age. (V)"

Is Ms. Hope Lange still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Hope Lange on Wikipedia.org
Hope Lange at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-18 08:43:11
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