Obituary of Irene Dunne

Irene Dunne

Irene Dunne (born December 20, 1898 in Louisville, Kentucky) was a film actress, singer, who was best known for her role in the 1936 musical film, “Show Boat” and in the 1930 musical film, “Leathernecking”. Irene died on September 4, 1990 and her death was reportedly because of heart failure. She died at age 91.

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Irene Dunne Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Dunne, Irene
Common Name: Irene Dunne
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Birth Date: December 20, 1898
Age: 91 (at death)
Also Known As: The First Lady of Hollywood, Irene Dunne Griffin
Occupations:

Religion: Catholic
Political Affiliation: Republican
Net Worth: $2 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Breyers Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Magenta (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Irene's Family Tree

Birth Name: Irene Marie Dunn
Father: Joseph Dunne (died 1909)
Mother: Adelaide Antoinette Dunn (née Henry)
Brother(s):

Charles Dunne

Spouse/Partner:

Francis Dennis Griffin (married 1927-1965, his death)

Daughter(s):

Mary Frances

Death Notice:

Date: September 04 1990 at age 91
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart failure
Funeral Arrangements: Private service
Interment: Buried at the Calvary Cemetery, East Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Film Actress Singer Philanthropist American Born on December 20th Born in 1898 Born in Kentucky Died in 1990 Died at age 91 Died from Heart failure

Irene's Notable Roles:

Show Boat
Leathernecking (1930)
Theodora Goes Wild (1936)

Quotable Quotes:

"No triumph of either my stage or screen career has ever rivalled the excitement of trips down the Mississippi on the river boats with my father." (IMDB)

"Irene Dunne lived a remarkable life, full of grace, talent, and kindness that will continue to inspire and touch the lives of many even in her absence. (V)"

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