Obituary of Marlene Dietrich

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Marlene Dietrich

Marie Magdalene "Marlene" Dietrich (born December 27, 1901 in Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany) was a film actress and singer who was best known for being named the 9th greatest female screen legend of classic Hollywood cinema. Marlene died on May 6, 1992 and her death was because of kidney failure. She was 90 when she passed away.

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Marlene Dietrich Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Dietrich, Marlene
    • Common Name: Marlene Dietrich
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany
    • Birth Date: December 27, 1901
    • Age: 90 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Marie Dietrich
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: German Lutheran
    • Net Worth: $20 million
    • Nationality: German
    • Favorite Food: Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: James Stewart

    Marlene's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Marie Magdalene Dietrich
    • Father: Louis Erich Otto Dietrich
    • Mother: Wilhelmina Elisabeth Josephine Dietrich (née Felsing)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Rudolf Sieber (married 1923-1976, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Maria Riva (née Sieber; born December 13, 1924)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 06 1992 at age 90
  • Place: Paris, France
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on May 16, 1992
  • Interment: Buried at Friedhof Stubenrauchstraße, Berlin, Germany

Category Tags:

Film ActressSinger German Born on December 27th Born in 1901 Died in 1992 Died at age 90 Died from Kidney failure

Quotable Quotes:

"[on Der blaue Engel (1930), German-language version of Der blaue Engel (1930)] I thought everything we were doing was awful. They kept a camera pointed here [at my groin]. I was so young and dumb." (IMDB)

"Marlene Dietrich's life was one filled with glamour and passion, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment through her iconic performances and timeless beauty. (V)"

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

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Marlene Dietrich on Wikipedia.org
Marlene Dietrich at IMDB

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-06-04 00:43:06
Author: Stan
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