Obituary of Madge Sinclair

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Madge Sinclair

Madge Dorita Sinclair (born April 28, 1938 in Kingston, Jamaica) was a film actress and TV actress who was best known for her roles in “Cornbread,” “Earl and Me”, "Coming to America”, “Trapper John, M.D.” and the American TV miniseries, “Roots.” Sinclair also voiced the character of Sarabi in the 1994 Disney film, “The Lion King.” Madge died on December 20, 1995 and her death was because of leukemia. She died too soon at age 57.

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Madge Sinclair Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Sinclair, Madge
    • Common Name: Madge Sinclair
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
    • Birth Date: April 28, 1938
    • Age: 57 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Madge Walters
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1972-1995
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: Jamaican
    • Favorite Food: Perdue Chicken
    • Favorite Color: White
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

    Madge's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Madge Dorita Walters
    • Father: Herbert Walters
    • Mother: Jemima Walters
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Royston Sinclair (married 1951-divorced 1969)
      • Dean Compton (married 1982-1995, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Garry Sinclair
      • Wayne Sinclair

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 20 1995 at age 57
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Leukemia
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes were scattered in Jamaica

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress Jamaican Born on April 28th Born in 1938 Died in 1995 Died at age 57 Died from Leukemia

Madge's Notable Roles:

  • Cornbread
  • Earl and Me
  • Convoy
  • Coming to America
  • Trapper John
  • M.D.
  • Roots
  • The Lion King

Quotable Quotes:

"She was a kind, loving person who was loved by many.madge never hesitated to lend a helping hand, even if it was just a hug. (V)"

"Madge Sinclair's life was a beautiful tapestry of passion and talent that continues to inspire and captivate audiences long after her passing. (V)"

"Madge Sinclair was a highly acclaimed actress known for her powerful performances in Hollywood films, but her life was tragically cut short due to a sudden and untimely passing. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-29 16:43:12
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