Obituary of Joanna Shimkus

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Joanna Shimkus

Joanna Shimkus (born October 30th, 1943 in Halifax, Nova Scotia) was an Film Actress who was best known for various films in the 1969s and 70s including "The Virgin and the Gypsy". Joanna died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of an accident. She was 82 years old.

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Joanna Shimkus Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Shimkus, Joanna
    • Common Name: Joanna Shimkus
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Birth Date: October 30, 1943
    • Age: 82
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Nationality: Canadian
    • Favorite Food: KFC Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Crimson
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

    Joanna's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Joanna Shimkus Poitier
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Daughter(s):
      • Anika Poitier
      • Sydney Tamiia Poitier (born November 15th, 1973)
      • Pamela Poitier (stepdaughter)
      • Beverly Poitier-Henderson (stepdaughter)
      • Sherri Poitier (stepdaughter)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film ActressCanadian Born on October 30th Born in 1943 Born in Nova Scotia

Quotable Quotes:

"If you don't have confidence, you'll always find a way not to win."

"My fingers are long and beautiful, as, it has been well documented, are various other parts of my body."

"All cartoon characters and fables must be exaggeration, caricatures. It is the very nature of fantasy and fable. "

" Joanna Shimkus died after a long and hard battle with cancer. (V)"

""Joanna Shimkus' life was a beautiful tapestry of love, passion, and resilience, leaving a lasting impact on all those who were fortunate enough to have known her." (V)"

"Joanna Shimkus lived a full and adventurous life, leaving behind a legacy of grace, talent, and beauty. (V)"

Is Ms. Joanna Shimkus still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-16 16:43:06
Author: Stan
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