Obituary of Janice Rule

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Janice Rule

Mary Janice Rule (born August 15, 1931 in Norwood, Ohio) was a film actress and physician who was best known for her role as Wille Hart in the 1977 American drama movie, “3 Women”. Janice died on October 17, 2003 and her death was because of a cerebral hemorrhage. She died at age 72.

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Janice Rule Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rule, Janice
    • Common Name: Janice Rule
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Norwood, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: August 15, 1931
    • Age: 72 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1951-2003
    • Net Worth: $5 miles
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Lauren Bacall

    Janice's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Mary Janice Rule
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Brother(s):
      • Ralph Rule
    • Sister(s):
      • Kathleen Rule
      • Emily Forbes
      • Ann Nader
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • N. Richard Nash (married 1955-divorced 1955)
      • Robert Thom (married 1956-divorced 1961)
      • Ben Gazzara (married 1961-divorced 1979)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Elizabeth Gazzara (with Gazzara)
      • Kate Thom Fitzgerald (with Thom)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 17 2003 at age 72
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cerebral hemorrhage
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

Film ActressPhysician American Born on August 15th Born in 1931 Born in Ohio Died in 2003 Died at age 72 Died from Cerebral hemorrhage

Janice's Notable Roles:

  • 3 Women

Quotable Quotes:

"Janice Rule lived her life with grace, passion, and talent, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry that continues to inspire and influence generations. (V)"

"Janice Rule had a successful acting career, appearing in numerous films, television shows, and Broadway productions, however, her life was tragically cut short by an undisclosed illness. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-10-11 00:43:08
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