Obituary of Joan Crawford

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Joan Crawford

Lucille Fay LeSueur (born March 23, 1904 in San Antonio, Texas) was a film actress and dancer who was best known for her role as Blanche Hudson in the 1962 horror film, “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane.” Joan died on May 10, 1977 and her death was because of a heart attack. She died at age 73.

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Joan Crawford Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Crawford, Joan
    • Common Name: Joan Crawford
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: March 23, 1904
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Lucy LeSueur, Joanie, Billie Cassin, Cranberry, Billie
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $2 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
    • Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

    Joan's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Lucille Fay LeSueur
    • Father: Thomas E. LeSueur (January 2, 1867-January 1, 1938)
    • Mother: Anna Bell Johnson (November 29, 1884-August 15, 1958)
    • Brother(s):
      • Hal Hays LeSueur (circa September 3, 1901-May 3, 1963)
    • Sister(s):
      • Daisy LeSueur
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (married 1929-divorced 1933)
      • Franchot Tone (married 1935-divorced 1939)
      • Phillip Terry (married 1942-divorced 1946)
      • Alfred Steele (married 1955-1959, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Crawford
    • Daughter(s):
      • Christina Crawford (born June 11, 1939)
      • Cindy Crawford
      • Cathy Crawford (January 13, 1947-January 10, 2020)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 10 1977 at age 73
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at All Souls' Unitarian Church on Lexington Avenue in New York on May 16, 1977
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes placed in a cryp tin Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, New York

Category Tags:

Film ActressDancer American Born on March 23rd Born in 1904 Born in Texas Died in 1977 Died at age 73 Died from Heart attack

Joan's Notable Roles:

  • What Ever Happened To Baby Jane

Quotable Quotes:

"Joan Crawford's life was filled with passion, determination, and resilience, leaving an indelible mark on the world of Hollywood that continues to be celebrated even after her passing. (V)"

"During her successful career, Joan Crawford won an Academy Award and became known as one of the most talented actresses of her time, but her life took a tragic turn due to conflicts with her family and former colleagues. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-13 08:43:05
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