Obituary of Jill Clayburgh

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Jill Clayburgh

Jill Clayburgh (born April 30, 1944 in New York City, New York) was a film actress and TV actress who was best known for her role as Erica in the 1978 comedy drama film, “An Unmarried Woman.” Jill died on November 5, 2010 and her death was because of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. She died too soon at age 66.

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Jill Clayburgh Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Clayburgh, Jill
    • Common Name: Jill Clayburgh
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: April 30, 1944
    • Age: 66 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $4 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    Jill's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Jill Clayburgh
    • Father: Albert Henry "Bill" Clayburgh
    • Mother: Julia Louise Clayburgh (née Dorr)
    • Brother(s):
      • Jim Clayburgh (born 23 May 1949)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • David Rabe (married 1979-2010, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Rabe
    • Daughter(s):

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 05 2010 at age 66
  • Place: Lakeville, Salisbury, Connecticut, United States
  • Cause of Death: Leukemia (chronic lymphocytic)

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress American Born on April 30th Born in 1944 Born in New York Died in 2010 Died at age 66 Died from Leukemia

Jill's Notable Roles:

  • An Unmarried Woman

Quotable Quotes:

"Topless is just topless. That's nothing. Why is it OK for men to go around topless when some of them have bigger boobs than many women?" (IMDB)

"Jill Clayburgh was an American author who wrote the novel "The Unconventional Wife" and its sequel "The Unconventional Daughter". She was also a TV personality, best known for her roles as a news anchor for ABC and a correspondent for CBS. Jill Clayburgh died in a car accident in Massachusetts on December 26, 2008. (V)"

"Jill Clayburgh died of a heart attack on October 4, 2016 at the age of 62. (V)"

"Jill Clayburgh is remembered for her incredible talent, captivating performances, and unwavering dedication to her craft, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of cinema even after her passing. (V)"

"Jill Clayburgh was known for her exceptional talent as an actress, starring in numerous acclaimed films and stage productions throughout her career, until her untimely passing. (V)"

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

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