Obituary of Kelly Bishop

Kelly Bishop

Carole Bishop (born February 28th, 1944 in Colorado Springs, Colorado) was an TV Actress who was probably best known for playing Emily Gilmore on the American TV show "Gilmore Girls". Kelly died on January 30th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of a bit of a messy infection. She was 81 years old.

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Kelly Bishop Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Bishop, Carole
Common Name: Kelly Bishop
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Birth Date: February 28, 1944
Age: 81
Also Known As: Carol
Occupations:
Active Years: 1962-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

Carole's Family Tree

Birth Name: Carole Bishop
Father: Lawrence Boden Bishop
Mother: Jane Lenore Bishop (née Wahtola)
Spouse/Partner:

Lee Leonard (married 1981-2018, his death)
Peter Miller (married ?-divorced ?)

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

TV Actress Film Actress Stage Actress American Born on February 28th Born in 1944 Born in Colorado

Quotable Quotes:

"My relationship with Lauren is nothing like the roles we play on the show. I am just crazy about my girls. Practically from the moment [Lauren and I] met, we had an instant connect. We never even had to discuss what we wanted to do with our roles. It's as if we have this emotional shorthand." (IMDB)

"Her husband, four children, and numerous charities she initiatized. (V)"

"Carole Bishop was a highly respected member of the medical community. However, onMarch 21, 2003, she was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor. Despite the extremely bleak prognosis, Carole fought hard until her final days. (V)"

"Carole was a amazing woman who gave her all to her community and to others. She will always be remembered for her positive attitude and great sense of humor. (V)"

"Bishop's life was filled with passion, kindness, and devotion, leaving a lasting impact on all those who knew her. Her passing is a profound loss, but her spirit and legacy will continue to inspire and uplift others. (V)"

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