Obituary of Lauri Peters
Lauri Peters
Lauri Peters (born July 2nd, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan) was a Film Actress who was clearly best known for her role as Liesl Von Trapp in the original Broadway production of "The Sound of Music" in 1959. Lauri died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of complications due to her rough living. She was only 82 at the time of her passing.
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Lauri Peters Biography Wiki:
- Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
- Full Name: Peters, Lauri
- Common Name: Lauri Peters
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Birth Date: July 02, 1943
- Age: 82
- Also Known As: Patricia Peters, Pat, Lori Peters, Laurie
- Occupations:
- Active Years: 1959-1973
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
- Favorite Color: Brown
- Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
- Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon
- Birth Name:
Patricia Peterson - Father: Harold Peterson
- Mother: Nadine Peters
- Brother(s):
- Harold Peterson Jr.
- Victor Peterson
- Sidney Peterson
- Spouse/Partner:
- Jon Voight (married 30 April 1962-divorced 1967)
- Summer Holiday (1963)
Lauri's Family Tree
Category Tags:
Film ActressStage Actress American Born on July 2nd Born in 1943 Born in Michigan
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Quotable Quotes:
"For Ms. Peters, life was a never-ending cycle of waiting. She never knew when her next MRI scan would be and could never predict when her family would need her help. Lauri's life was forfeit on January 17, 2019 when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. (V)"
"Lauri Peters was an incredible actress, singer, and philanthropist whose talent and kindness left a lasting impact on all those who had the privilege of knowing her. (V)"
"Lauri Peters achieved success in her professional life as an actress, appearing on Broadway and in numerous films and TV shows. Her career was cut short due to her untimely death. (V)"
Is Ms. Lauri Peters still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.
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Monica Stachielczyk: Today, I saw Laurie Peters in an episode of Gunsmoke (Season 9 - Episode 20.) She played Festus's cousin. Her name was May Blossom. I went to the internet to see what else she was in and discovered that she died. How sad. A lovely woman.
Grant Whitwam: I also saw her on an episode of Gunsmoke, what a absolute beauty.
Kim B: She was also the daughter, Allie, on the Gunsmoke episode “Take Her, She’s Cheap”.
Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-12-11 10:57:18
Author: Tucker
Confirmation: Lauri Peters on Wikipedia
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