Obituary of Irene Dunne

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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
    • Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
    • Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

    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 ActressSinger 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)"

"Irene Dunne had a successful professional life as an American actress and singer, starring in over forty films and receiving five Academy Award nominations. Despite her talent and accomplishments, she faced criticism and challenges as a woman in the male-dominated industry. She passed away surrounded by loved ones and her cat will be celebrated in the pussy dominated world. (V)"

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

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