Obituary of Jane Russell

Jane Russell

Ernestine Russell (born June 21st, 1921 in Bemidji, Minnesota) was a Film Actress who was best known for being an American sex symbol in the 1940s and 1950s. Jane died on February 28th, 2011 and her death was due to respiratory failure. She was 89 years old.

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Jane Russell Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Russell, Ernestine
Common Name: Jane Russell
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Bemidji, Minnesota, United States
Birth Date: June 21, 1921
Age: 89 (at death)
Also Known As: Ernestine Russell
Occupation: Film Actress

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Doritos Chips
Favorite Color: Burgandy (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Ernestine's Family Tree

Birth Name: Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell
Father: Roy William Russell (January 5, 1890 – July 18, 1937)
Mother: Geraldine Jacobi (January 2, 1891 – December 26, 1986)
Brother(s):

Thomas (born 1924)
Kenneth (born 1925)
Wallace (born 1929)

Sister(s):

Jamie (born 1927)

Spouse/Partner:

John Calvin Peoples (31 January 1974-April 1999) his death
Roger Barrett (25 August 1968-18 November 1968) his death
Bob Waterfield (24 April 1943-2 February 1967 divorced)

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Death Notice:

Date: February 28, 2011
Place: Santa Maria, California, U.S.
Cause of Death: Respiratory failure
Funeral Arrangements: Held on March 12, 2011, at Pacific Christian Church, Santa Maria California

Category Tags:

Film Actress American Born on June 21st Born in 1921 Born in Minnesota Died in 2011 Died from Respiratory failure

Quotable Quotes:

"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed."

"In bad times and in good, I've never lost my sense of zest for life. "

"Continuous efforts - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential. "

"There is no time for ease and comfort. It is time to dare and endure."

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

"Yes, Howard Hughes invented a bra for me. Or, he tried to. And one of the seamless ones like they have now. He was way ahead of his time. But I never wore it in The Outlaw (1943). And he never knew. He wasn't going to take my clothes off to check if I had it on. I just told him I did." (IMDB)

"It's been suggested that if the super-naturalists really had the powers they claim, they'd win the lottery every week."

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