Obituary of Lynne Thigpen

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Lynne Thigpen

Cherlynne Theresa "Lynne" Thigpen (born December 22, 1948 in Joliet, Illinois) was a TV Actress who was best known as The Chief in the children's TV game show “Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?” She also was known as Luna the Moon in Bear in the Big Blue House. Lynne died on March 12, 2003 and her death was possibly because of a cerebral hemorrhage. She died too soon at age 54.

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Lynne Thigpen Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Thigpen, Lynne
    • Common Name: Lynne Thigpen
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Joliet, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: December 22, 1948
    • Age: 54 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Cherlynne Thigpen, Lynne Richmond
    • Occupation: TV Actress
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Susan Sarandon

    Lynne's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Cherlynne Theresa Thigpen
    • Father: George Thigpen
    • Mother: Celia “Martin” Thigpen
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 12 2003 at age 54
  • Place: Marina del Rey, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cerebral hemorrhage
  • Interment: buried at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, Illinois, U.S.

Category Tags:

TV ActressAmerican Born on December 22nd Born in 1948 Born in Illinois Died in 2003 Died at age 54 Died from Cerebral hemorrhage

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"Lynne Thigpen had a successful career as an American actress, known for her powerful performances on stage, film, and television, until her unexpected passing at the age of 54. (V)"

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