Obituary of Kate Capshaw

Kate Capshaw

Kate Capshaw (born November 3rd, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas) was a Film Actress who was best known for her performance as Willie Scott in the film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom". Kate died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of breast cancer.

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Kate Capshaw Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Capshaw, Kate
Common Name: Kate Capshaw
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Birth Date: November 03, 1953
Age: 72
Also Known As: Kathleen Nail, Kate Nail
Occupations:
- Film Actress
- TV Actress
Active Years: 1981-2001

Political Affiliation: Democrat
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Libby's Brown Beans
Favorite Color: Baby Blue
Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

Kate's Family Tree

Birth Name: Kathleen Sue Nail
Father: Edwin Leon Nail
Mother: Beverley Sue (née Simon)
Spouse/Partner:

Steven Spielberg (married 12 October 1991-present)
Robert Capshaw (married January 1976-divorced 1980)

Son(s):

Theo Spielberg (born August 21, 1988)
Sawyer Avery Spielberg (born March 10, 1992)

Daughter(s):

Jessica Capshaw (born August 9, 1976)
Sasha Rebecca Spielberg (born May 14, 1990)
Mikaela George (adopted born February 28, 1996)
Destry Allyn Spielberg (born December 1, 1996)

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Film Actress TV Actress American Born on November 3rd Born in 1953 Born in Texas

Quotable Quotes:

"The best preparation for acting is life -- observing life and people and observing yourself. All that becomes your library. So when you have to research a part, a scene or an emotion, you go into the library and get what you need." (IMDB)

"After a long battle with pancreatic cancer, Kate Capshaw passed away in a hospital some where. (V)"

"Kate Capshaw's life was a celebration of talent, grace, and passion, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

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