Obituary of Jan Miner

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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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Jan Miner Biography Wiki:

    • 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

    Jan's Family Tree

    • 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)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 15 2004 at age 86
  • Place: Bethel, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

TV ActressAmerican Born on October 15th Born in 1917 Born in Massachusetts Died in 2004 Died at age 86 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"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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