Obituary of Jan Miner
Jan Miner
JanIce Miner (born October 15, 1917 in Boston, Massachusetts) was a TV actress who was best known for her character roles as Madge, the manicurist in Palmolive dish-washing detergent TV commercials. Jan died on February 15, 2004 and her death was possibly because of natural causes. She died at age 86.
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- Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
- Full Name: Miner, Jan
- Common Name: Jan Miner
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Birth Date: October 15, 1917
- Age: 86 (at death)
- Occupation: TV Actress
- Active Years: 1944-2004
- Net Worth: $1.5 million
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
- Favorite Color: Violet
- Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
- Favorite Actor: Cary Grant
- Birth Name:
Janice Miner - Father:
- Mother:
- Brother(s):
- Donald Miner
- Sheldon Miner
- Sister(s):
- Lyndsey Miner
- Spouse/Partner:
- Richard Merrell (married 1963-1998, his death)
- Date: February 15 2004 at age 86
- Place: Bethel, Connecticut, United States
- Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
- Interment: Cremated
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TV ActressAmerican Born on October 15th Born in 1917 Born in Massachusetts Died in 2004 Died at age 86 Died from Natural causes
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"Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours."
"Jan was a wonderful person and always put others first. She is truly gone but never forgotten. (V)"
"Jan Miner lived a remarkable life filled with talent, grace, and kindness, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know her. (V)"
"Jan Miner was a talented actress and voice artist, best known for her long-running role as "Madge the Manicurist" in iconic Palmolive commercials. Unfortunately, her professional life was cut short due to health issues. (V)"
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