Obituary of Jean Harlow

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Jean Harlow

Jean Harlow (born March 3, 1911 in Kansas City, Missouri) was a Film Actress who was best known for being a sex symbol in the 1930’s era and her role in the 1930 film, “Hell’s Angels.” Jean died on June 7, 1937 and her death was reportedly because of kidney failure caused by uremic poisoning. She died very young at age 26.

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Jean Harlow Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Harlow, Jean
    • Common Name: Jean Harlow
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
    • Birth Date: March 03, 1911
    • Age: 26 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Harlean Carpenter, The Platinum Blonde, The Blonde Bombshell
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Active Years: 1928-1937
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $100 thousand
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Michelle Rodriguez

    Jean's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Harlean Harlow Carpenter
    • Father: Mont Carpenter
    • Mother: Jean Poe Harlow
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Charles McGrew (married 27 September 1927-divorced 29 January 1931)
      • Paul Bern (married 2 July 1932-1932, his death)
      • Harold Rosson (married 18 September 1933-divorced 14 March 1936)
      • William Powell (partnered 1934-1937, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 07 1937 at age 26
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney Failure (uremic poisoning)
  • Interment: Buried in the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale

Category Tags:

Film ActressAmerican Born on March 3rd Born in 1911 Born in Missouri Died in 1937 Died at age 26 Died from Kidney Failure

Jean's Notable Roles:

  • Hell’s Angels
  • Red-Headed Woman

Quotable Quotes:

"Jean Harlow's vivacious spirit and luminous beauty captured the hearts of millions, leaving an everlasting imprint on the golden age of Hollywood. Even though her life was cut tragically short, her legacy continues to inspire and influence generations of aspiring actors. (V)"

"Jean Harlow had a successful career in Hollywood during the 1930s, but her life was cut tragically short due to kidney failure at the young age of 26. (V)"

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