Obituary of Marla Gibbs

Marla Gibbs

Marla Gibbs (born June 14th, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois) was an TV Actress who was best known for playing the role of Florence Johnston, Louise and George Jefferson's feisty maid on the American comedy TV series "The Jeffersons". She also starred in a spin-off show called "Checking In", still playing the same character. Marla was rumored to have died on April 20th, 2024 (TBV) and her death, while not substantiated, was likely due to her continual aging. Last we checked she was 92 years old.

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Marla Gibbs Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Gibbs, Marla
Common Name: Marla Gibbs
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: June 14, 1931
Age: 92
Also Known As: Margaret Bradley, Florence Johnston, Maggie
Occupations:
- TV Actress
- Film Actress
Active Years: 1973-Present

Marla on Wikipedia

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Color: Lime (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

Marla's Family Tree

Birth Name: Margaret Theresa Bradley
Father: Douglas Bradley
Mother: Ophelia Birdie Bradley (née Kemp)
Sister(s):

Susie Garrett Gibbs, (December 29, 1929-May 24, 2002)

Spouse/Partner:

Jordan Gibbs (married 1956-divorced 1973)

Son(s):

Dorian Gibbs (born May 6, 1963)
Joseph Gibbs (born 1966)

Daughter(s):

Angela Elayne Gibbs (born 1961)

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

TV Actress Film Actress American Born on June 14th Born in 1931 Born in Illinois

Quotable Quotes:

"I would rather be dead than treat a dog like my husband."

"Florence was the person who was not going to take no bull from anybody, no matter how little money she made. Just because you don't have a lot of money does not mean you have to let people walk over you."

"When you're the head of the show, you really have to take care of the other actors, and you really have to do what the producers want, what the network wants, and it was fun for me, because I learned a lot getting an opportunity to do those things." (IMDB)

"If the shoe fits, it's probably too expensive."

"Show me a guy who's afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat every time."

"In war, as in life, it is often necessary, when some cherished scheme has failed, to take up the best alternative open, and if so, it is folly not to work for it with all your might."

"If Marla Gibbs can answer one question, "What kind of person is responsible for keeping our community safe?" she will be remembered as the woman that always put others before herself. (V)"

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