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)"

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

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