Obituary of Madeline Kahn

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Madeline Kahn

Madeline Kahn (born September 29th, 1942 in Chelsea, Massachusetts) was a Film Actress who was best known for being cast in many, often comedy, movies. Madeline died on December 3rd, 1999 and her death was due to the rapid spread of ovarian cancer. She was 57 years old when she finally lost the battle and died.

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Madeline Kahn Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kahn, Madeline
    • Common Name: Madeline Kahn
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States
    • Birth Date: September 29, 1942
    • Age: 57 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Maddie
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1964-1999
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Rust (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    Madeline's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Madeline Gail Wolfson
    • Father: Bernard B. Wolfson
    • Mother: Freda Wolfson (née Goldberg)
    • Brother(s):
      • Jeffrey Kahn (half-brother)
    • Sister(s):
      • Robyn Kahn
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • John Hansbury ​(married 1999-1999, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 03 1999 at age 57
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Ovarian cancer
  • Interment: cremated on December 6, 1999, at Garden State Crematory in North Bergen, New Jersey

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress American Born on September 29th Born in 1942 Born in Massachusetts Died in 1999 Died at age 57 Died from Ovarian cancer

Madeline's Notable Roles:

  • Young Frankenstein (1974)
  • High Anxiety (1977)

Quotable Quotes:

"It's acceptable for men to act the fool. When women try, they're considered aggressive and opinionated. (IM DB)"

"Actually, I hold a degree in speech therapy. I was going to get my doctorate but acting got in the way. Pity, I always thought I'd like to do something dignified. (IMDB)"

Is Ms. Madeline Kahn still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Related Links:

Madeline Kahn on Wikipedia.org
Madeline Kahn at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-03-31 10:26:47
Author: Tucker
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