Obituary of Katharine Ross

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Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross (born January 29th, 1940 in Los Angeles, California) was a Film Actress who was best known for acting in several award winning American films in the 1960s and 1970s. One of her notable performances was in the 1976 drama movie "Voyage of the Damned". Katharine died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of issues related to a fair bit of aging. She was 86.

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Katharine Ross Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Ross, Katharine
    • Common Name: Katharine Ross
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Birth Date: January 29, 1940
    • Age: 86
    • Also Known As: Kathy, Kat, Katherine Ross
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Active Years: 1962-2019
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Lays Ripple Chips
    • Favorite Color: Brown
    • Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
    • Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

    Katharine's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Katharine Juliet Ross
    • Father: Dudley Tying Ross (1906-1991)
    • Mother: Katherine Mullen (1909-1993)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sam Elliott (married 1 May 1984-present)
      • Gaetano Lisi (married 19 August 1974-divorced 31 December 1979)
      • Conrad Hall (married 1969-divorced 1974)
      • John Marion (married 1964-divorced 1967)
      • Joel Fabiani (married 28 February 1960-divorced 1962)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Cleo Rose Elliott (born 1984)

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Film ActressAmerican Born on January 29th Born in 1940 Born in California

Katharine's Notable Roles:

  • Elaine Robinson in The Graduate

Quotable Quotes:

"He looked about three feet tall. He was so dead serious, so humorless, so unkempt... this is going to be a disaster."

"When I find myself in times of trouble, mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom, let it be."

"Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours."

"[in 1974, about a film she shot in France, Le hasard et la violence (1974)] What the hell, I got a trip to the French Riviera out of it. It was shot in Nice. I have no idea how good it is. I spoke English and [Yves Montand] spoke French and the whole thing was dubbed." (IMDB)

"There are two things that are more difficult than making an after-dinner speech: climbing a wall which is leaning toward you and kissing a girl who is leaning away from you."

"Katharine Ross was one of the most important and respected women in American media during the 1980s and 1990s. She passed away peacefully at the ripe age of 95. Ross was a force to be reckoned with, and her life embodies many of the themes explored in her work - Integrity, Strength, and Good Citizenship. (V)"

"Katharine Ross lived a life filled with love, passion, and talent, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and touch the hearts of many for generations to come. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-02-05 16:43:08
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