Obituary of Joanna Merlin

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:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Merlin, Joanna
Common Name: Joanna Merlin
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: July 15, 1931
Age: 92 (at death)
Occupations:
Active Years: 1956-2017

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 Actress Film 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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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-03-08 16:43:11
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