Obituary of Joanne Dru

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Joanne Dru

Joanne Dru (born January 31, 1922 in Logan, West Virginia) was a film actress and TV actress who was best known for her role as Tess in the 1948 western film, “Red River” and her role as Anne in the 1949 dram film, “All the King’s Men.” Joanne died on September 10, 1996 and her death was because of respiratory failure, which was caused by lymphedema. She died at age 74.

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Joanne Dru Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Dru, Joanne
    • Common Name: Joanne Dru
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Logan, West Virginia, United States
    • Birth Date: January 31, 1922
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1946-1980
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

    Joanne's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Joan Letitia LaCock
    • Father: Ralph LaCock (1897-1936)
    • Mother: Jeanne LaCock (1902-1992)
    • Brother(s):
      • Peter Marshall (born March 30, 1926)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Dick Haymes (married 1941-divorced 1949)
      • John Ireland (married 1949-divorced 1957)
      • George Pierose (married 1963-1972, his death)
      • C. V. Wood (married 1972-1992, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Dick Haymes Jr.
    • Daughter(s):
      • Barbara Nugent Haymes
      • Helen Joanna Haymes

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 10 1996 at age 74
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Respiratory failure (due to lymphedema)
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered into the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress American Born on January 31st Born in 1922 Born in West Virginia Died in 1996 Died at age 74 Died from Respiratory failure

Joanne's Notable Roles:

  • Red River
  • All the King’s Men

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