Obituary of Joan Fontaine

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Joan Fontaine

Joan Fontaine (born October 22nd, 1917 in Tokyo, Japan) was an Film Actress who was best known for being in more than 45 films. Joan died on December 15th, 2013 and her death was possibly because natural causes at the age of 96.

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Joan Fontaine Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Fontaine, Joan
    • Common Name: Joan Fontaine
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
    • Birth Date: October 22, 1917
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: James Stewart

    Joan's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Joan de Beauvoir de Havilland
    • Father: Walter Augustus de Havilland
    • Mother: Lillian Augusta Ruse
    • Sister(s):
      • Olivia de Havilland
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Brian Aherne (married 1939-divorced 1945)
      • William Dozier (1946-divorced 1951)
      • Collier Young (1952-divorced 1961)
      • Alfred Wright Jr. (1964-divorced 1969)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Deborah Leslie Dozier
      • Martita (adopted)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 15 2013 at age 96
  • Place: Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)

Category Tags:

Film ActressAmerican Born on October 22nd Born in 1917 Died in 2013 Died at age 96 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than 50 preaching it."

"A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself."

""Joan Fontaine lived a remarkable life full of grace, talent, and timeless beauty, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and captivate audiences for generations to come." (V)"

"Joan Fontaine had a successful career as an actress, winning an Academy Award for her role in "Suspicion," before eventually passing away at the age of 96 after years of battling a mysterious illness. (V)"

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

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