Obituary of Lela Rochon

Lela Rochon

Lela Rochon (born April 17th, 1964 in Los Angeles, California) was a Film Actress who was best known for her prominent part playing Robin Stokes in the 1995 American drama movie "Waiting to Exhale". Lela died on January 30th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of a break-dancing accident.

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Lela Rochon Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Rochon, Lela
Common Name: Lela Rochon
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date: April 17, 1964
Age: 61
Also Known As: Lela Rochon Staples
Occupations:
- Film Actress
- TV Actress
Active Years: 1984-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

Lela's Family Tree

Birth Name: Lela Rochon Staples
Father: Samuel Staple
Mother: Zelma Staple
Spouse/Partner:

Antoine Fuqua (married 1999–present)
Adolfo Quiñones (married 1984-divorced 1987)

Son(s):

Brando Fuqua (born May 2004)

Daughter(s):

Asia Rochon Fuqua (born July 28, 2002)

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Film Actress TV Actress American Born on April 17th Born in 1964 Born in California

Quotable Quotes:

"I am three times the girl I used to be but the new diet should help reduce that."

"Truth is the same always. Whoever ponders it will get the same answer. Buddha got it. Patanjali got it. Jesus got it. Mohammed got it. The answer is the same, but the method of working it out may vary this way or that."

"When Lela Rochon was found dead in her hotel room, it was ruled an accidental death. However, after her death, conspiracy theorists began to swirl around the case, accusing a powerful figure of manipulating her death in order to control the fate of Lela's cult. (V)"

"Lela Rochon, 75, is dead after a long and Wells Fargo Tour. (V)"

"Lela Rochon will forever be remembered for her immense talent, grace, and impact on the entertainment industry, even as her legacy continues to live on long after her passing. (V)"

"Lela Rochon was a successful American actress known for her versatile roles in film and television, but her untimely passing shocked audiences and left a void in the entertainment industry. (V)"

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