Obituary of Karen Black

Karen Black

Karen Black (born on July 1st, 1939) was an Film-Actress who was best known for acting in many influential films of the 60s and 70s. Karen died on August 8th, 2013 and her death was possibly because of ampullary cancer. She was 74.

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Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Black, Karen
Common Name: Karen Black
Birth Name: Karen Blanche Ziegler
Gender: Female
Birthplace: Park Ridge, Illinois, U.S.
Birth Date: July 01, 1939
Age: 74 (at death)
Also Known As: Karen Ziegler
Category/Genre: Film-Actress

Nationality: American
Spouse/Partner:
- Stephen Eckelberry (27 September 1987-her death)
- L.M. Kit Carson (4 July 1975-1983, divorced)
- Robert Burton (18 April 1973-October 1974, divorced)
- Charles Black (1955–1962, divorced)
Father:
Mother:
Siblings:
- Gail Dugan (sister)
- Peter Ziegler (brother)
Children:
- Hunter Carson (son)
- Celine Eckelberry (adopted daughter)

Death Notice:

Date: August 08, 2013
Place: Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Cause of Death: Ampullary cancer
Interment: Buried at Oceanside Cemetery in Oceanside California, U.S.

Quotable Quotes:

"The hungry and the haunted explode in a rock'n'roll band."

"Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C s. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy."

Is she dead or alive? According to our unconfirmed records, Ms. Black has passed away.

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Last Updated: 2021-02-21 08:33:05
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