Obituary of Maureen Stapleton

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Maureen Stapleton

Lois Maureen Stapleton (born June 21, 1925 in Troy, New York) was a film actress who was best known for her fiery performance as the anarchist Emma Goldman in the 1981 drama film, "Reds.” Maureen died on March 13, 2006 and her death was because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She died at age 80.

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Maureen Stapleton Biography Wiki:

    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Franks Hot Sauce
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

    Maureen's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Lois Maureen Stapleton
    • Father: John Stapleton
    • Mother: Irene Stapleton
    • Brother(s):
      • Jack Stapleton
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Max Allentuck (married 1949-divorced 1959)
      • David Rayfiel (married 1963-divorced 1966)
    • Son(s):
      • David V. Allentuck
    • Daughter(s):
      • Katherine Allentuck

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress Stage Actress American Born on June 21st Born in 1925 Born in New York Died in 2006 Died at age 80 Died from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Maureen's Notable Roles:

  • Reds
  • Airport (1970)

Quotable Quotes:

"[when asked, after winning her Oscar, how it felt to be recognized as one of the greatest actresses in the world] Not nearly as exciting as it would be if I were acknowledged as one of the greatest lays in the world." (IMDB)

"Maureen Stapleton will always be remembered for her inspiring talent, unwavering dedication to her craft, and the impact she made in the entertainment industry. Her passing has left a void in Hollywood, but her legacy will continue to live on through her timeless performances and the memories she has left behind. (V)"

"Maureen Stapleton had a successful and accomplished career as an actress, leaving a lasting impact on stage and screen before passing away at the age of 80. (V)"

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-10-06 08:43:02
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