Obituary of Loretta Young

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Loretta Young

Loretta Young (born January 6, 1913 in Salt Lake City, Utah) was a film actress and TV actress who was best known for her academy award winning role as Katrin “Katy” Holstein in the 1947 comedy film, “The Farmer’s Daughter” and for her own anthology series, “The Loretta Young Show” which ran from 1953 till 1961. Loretta died on August 12, 2000 and her death was because of ovarian cancer. She died at age 87.

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Loretta Young Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Young, Loretta
    • Common Name: Loretta Young
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
    • Birth Date: January 06, 1913
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1917-1994
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

    Loretta's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Gretchen Young
    • Father: John Earl Young (1888-1948
    • Mother: Gladys Royal Young (1888-1984)
    • Brother(s):
      • John R. Long (1914-1997)
    • Sister(s):
      • Polly Ann Young (born October 25, 1908-died January 21, 1997)
      • Sally Blane (born July 11, 1910-died August 27, 1997)
      • Georgiana Young (half-sister) (born September 10, 1924-died November 13, 2007)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Grant Withers (married 1930-annulled 1931)
      • Tom Lewis (married 1940-divorced 1969)
      • Jean Louis (married 1993-1997, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Christopher Lewis (1944-2021)
      • Peter Lewis
    • Daughter(s):
      • Judy Lewis (born November 6, 1935-died November 25, 2011)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 12 2000 at age 87
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Ovarian cancer
  • Interment: Interred at Holly Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress American Born on January 6th Born in 1913 Born in Utah Died in 2000 Died at age 87 Died from Ovarian cancer

Loretta's Notable Roles:

  • The Farmers Daughter
  • The Loretta Young Show

Quotable Quotes:

"Loretta Young lived a life filled with grace, beauty, and unparalleled talent, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations. (V)"

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