Obituary of Jeanne Eagels

Jeanne Eagels

Jeanne Eagels (born June 26, 1890 in Kansas City, Missouri) was a film actress and stage actress who was best known for academy award winning role as Leslie Crosby in the 1929 silent film, “The Letter.” Jeanne died on October 3, 1929 and her death was reportedly because of a drug overdose. She died very young at just 39.

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Jeanne Eagels Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Eagels, Jeanne
Common Name: Jeanne Eagels
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Birth Date: June 26, 1890
Age: 39 (at death)
Occupations:
- Film Actress
- Stage Actress
Active Years: 1913-1929

Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Aqua
Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
Favorite Actor: Judi Dench

Jeanne's Family Tree

Birth Name: Eugenia Eagles
Father: Edward Eagles
Mother: Julia Sullivan Eagles (1865-1945)
Brother(s):

Paul Eagles
Leo Eagles
George Eagles

Sister(s):

Helen Eagles
Edna Eagles

Spouse/Partner:

Morris Dubinsky (married 1909-divorced 1911)
Ted Coy (married 1925-divorced 1929)

Death Notice:

Date: October 03 1929 at age 39
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Overdose (heroin and chloral hydrate)
Funeral Arrangements: Held at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel
Interment: Buried on October 7, 1929 in Calvary Cemetery

Category Tags:

Film Actress Stage Actress American Born on June 26th Born in 1890 Born in Missouri Died in 1929 Died at age 39 Died from Overdose

Jeanne's Notable Roles:

The Letter

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm the greatest actress in the world and the greatest failure. And nobody gives a damn." (IMDB)

"Jeanne Eagels lived a life full of passion, talent, and controversy, leaving a lasting impact on the world of theater and film. Her untimely death left a void in the entertainment industry that will never be filled. (V)"

"Jeanne Eagels was a successful actress, known for her captivating performances on Broadway and in Hollywood, but unfortunately her bright career was cut short due to ongoing struggles with substance abuse. (V)"

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