Obituary of Jean Simmons

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Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons (born January 31st, 1929 in Lower Holloway, England) was a Film Actress who was best known for winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in the 1955 movie "Guys and Dolls". Jean died on January 22, 2010 and her death was reportedly due to lung cancer. She was 80 years old.

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Jean Simmons Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Simmons, Jean
    • Common Name: Jean Simmons
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Lower Holloway, England
    • Birth Date: January 31, 1929
    • Age: 80 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Active Years: 1944-2010
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
    • Favorite Color: Brown
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
    • Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

    Jean's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Jean Merilyn Simmons
    • Father: Charles Simmons
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Richard Brooks (married 1 November 1960-divorced 1977)
      • Stewart Granger (married 20 December 1950-divorced 12 August 1960)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 22 2010 at age 80
  • Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer
  • Interment: Buried in Highgate Cemetery, North London, England

Category Tags:

Film ActressBritish Born on January 31st Born in 1929 Died in 2010 Died at age 80 Died from Lung cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"[on Spartacus (1960)] Making Spartacus was enough acting to last anybody a lifetime. You know, after we had been filming a year Kirk Douglas sent me a magnum of champagne with a little note saying, "I hope our second year will be as happy as our first."." (IMDB)

"Simmons found herself paralyzed from the waist down, but she refused to let her disability define her life. She continued to work and enjoyed watching her children grow up. In 2002, Simmons was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and died at the age of 78. (V)"

"Jean Simmons will always be remembered for her remarkable talent and contributions to the entertainment industry, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will be celebrated for generations to come. (V)"

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

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