Obituary of Janis Paige

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Janis Paige

Paige Janis (born September 16th, 1922 in Tacoma, Washington) was a Film Actress who was best known for acting and singing in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Janis died on June 2nd, 2024 and her death was likely because of old age. She was 101.

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Janis Paige Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Janis, Paige
    • Common Name: Janis Paige
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States
    • Birth Date: September 16, 1922
    • Age: 101 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Donna Tjaden
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Este Lauder Pleasures
    • Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando

    Paige's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Donna Mae Tjaden
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Frank Martinelli, Jr. (married 1947-divorced 1951)
      • Arthur Stander (married 1956-divorced 1957)
      • Ray Gilbert (married 1962-1976, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • kids None

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 02 2024 at age 101
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old age

Category Tags:

Film ActressAmerican Born on September 16th Born in 1922 Born in Washington Died in 2024 Died at age 101 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting."

"Most of my life I have done what I wanted to do. I have had fun on the job."

"In order to write about life first you must live it."

"I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous."

"It shows what a straight, white male world can do to make the world a perfect place to live and thrive."

"A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but is he peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise."

"Justice was done and Paige Janis was tragically killed in a hunting accident. (V)"

"Paige Janis' life was cut short by a tragic accident. (V)"

"Paige Janis was an incredible individual who changed the course of rock music and inspired generations of young girls. She was killed in a car accident thirteen months after her tragically successful first album. Her spirit remains strong and her music continues to be loved and appreciated by all. (V)"

"Paige Janis was a successful and highly respected lawyer who dedicated her career to fighting for justice and advocating for the rights of the marginalized, but her life was tragically cut short in a tragic accident while on a business trip. (V)"

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-11-17 00:43:08
Author: Stan
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