Obituary of Jessica Tandy

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Jessica Tandy

Jessie Alice Tandy (born June 7, 1909 in Stoke Newington, London, United Kingdom) was a film actress, TV actress, and stage actress who was best known for appearing in over 100 stage productions and had more than 60 roles in film and TV. Jessica died on September 11, 1994 and her death was because of ovarian cancer. She was taken at age 85.

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Jessica Tandy Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Tandy, Jessica
    • Common Name: Jessica Tandy
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Stoke Newington, London, England
    • Birth Date: June 07, 1909
    • Age: 85 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Jessie
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $20 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Yoplait Yogurt
    • Favorite Color: Brown
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

    Jessica's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Jessie Alice Tandy
    • Father: Harry Tandy
    • Mother: Jessie Helen Tandy (née Horspool)
    • Brother(s):
      • one
    • Sister(s):
      • one
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jack Hawkins (married 1932-divorced 1940)
      • Hume Cronyn (married 1942-1994, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Cronyn
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tandy Cronyn
      • Susan Hawkins

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 11 1994 at age 85
  • Place: Easton, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Ovarian cancer

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress Stage Actress British Born on June 7th Born in 1909 Died in 1994 Died at age 85 Died from Ovarian cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"[joking reference to her husband, Hume Cronyn] When he's late for dinner, I know he's either having an affair or is lying dead in the street, I always hope it's the street." (IMDB)

"Buddha got it. Patanjali got it. Jesus got it. Mohammed got it. The answer is the same, but the method of working it out may vary this way or that."

"Jessica Tandy lived a life full of passion, talent, and grace, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be remembered and cherished by those she touched. (V)"

"Jessica Tandy's illustrious acting career spanned over six decades, earning her a well-deserved reputation as one of the most versatile and talented actresses of her time. Sadly, her passing marked the end of an era for the entertainment industry. (V)"

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

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