Obituary of Joanna Merlin

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Joanna Merlin

Joanna Merlin (born July 15th, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois) was a Stage Actress who was best known for starring in the original Broadway production of "Fiddler on the Roof" . Joanna died on October 15th, 2023 and her death was basically due to her old age. She was 92 years old.

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Joanna Merlin Biography Wiki:

    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pringles chips
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Holland

    Joanna's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Joann Ratner
    • Father: Harry Ratner
    • Mother: Tillie Merlin
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • David Dretzin (married March 1, 1964-June 26, 2006, his death)
      • Martin Paul Lubner (married December 17, 1950-divorced January 10, 1957)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Rachel Dretzin
      • Julie Dretzin (born May 24, 1968)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 15 2023 at age 92
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Old age (Unspecified illness)

Category Tags:

Stage ActressFilm Actress TV Actress American Born on July 15th Born in 1931 Born in Illinois Died in 2023 Died at age 92 Died from Old age

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-03-08 16:43:11
Author: Stan
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