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 22nd, 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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TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on June 14th Born in 1931 Born in Illinois
"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.
Angela Gibbs: My mother Marla Gibbs is very much ALIVE please stop these harmful rumors and do your due diligence in research.
Emily Schwarz: Delete this death hoax on Marla Gibbs "passing away"!
Emily Schwarz: Remove this stupid death hoax about Marla Gibbs already
Logical Leo: Why are you people wound up?? It says Marla is alive in several places. Take a pill before you have a coronary.
Dollars: She's not dead yet.
Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-12-27 10:49:19
Author: Tucker
Confirmation: Marla Gibbs on Wikipedia
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