Obituary of Karen Black

Karen Black

Karen Black (born July 1st, 1939 in Park Ridge, Illinois) 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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Karen Black Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Black, Karen
Common Name: Karen Black
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Park Ridge, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: July 01, 1939
Age: 74 (at death)
Also Known As: Karen Ziegler
Occupation: Film Actress

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
Favorite Color: Lime
Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

Karen's Family Tree

Birth Name: Karen Blanche Ziegler
Father:
Mother:
Brother(s):

Peter Ziegler

Sister(s):

Gail Dugan

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)

Son(s):

Hunter Carson

Daughter(s):

Celine Eckelberry (adopted)

Death Notice:

Date: August 08 2013 at age 74
Place: Santa Monica, California, United States
Cause of Death: Cancer (Ampullary)
Interment: buried at Oceanside Cemetery in Oceanside California, U.S.

Category Tags:

Film Actress American Born on July 1st Born in 1939 Born in Illinois Died in 2013 Died at age 74 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"My God, there aren't any more movie stars, which is terrific with me, it's very healthy. A lot of love now occurs in the business, people helping each other to do good work, getting high on each other's success. Isn't that great?" (IMDB)

"Karen Black was a shining star of the silver screen, captivating audiences with her talent and charisma throughout her life. (V)"

"Karen Black was a prolific actress who starred in over 100 films and was known for her diverse range of roles, but her life was cut short due to complications from cancer. (V)"

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