Obituary of Melinda Dillon

[ edit ]

Melinda Dillon

Melinda Dillon (born October 13th, 1939 in Hope, Arkansas) was a TV Actress who was best known for her Tony Award nomination for her Broadway debut in the original production of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?". Melinda died on January 9th, 2023 and her death was simply because of unspecified age related ailments. She was 83 years old.

Please help us remember the life of Melinda Dillon by contributing to her obituary, her family tree, funeral, burial, her birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

Melinda Dillon Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Dillon, Melinda
    • Common Name: Melinda Dillon
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Hope, Arkansas, United States
    • Birth Date: October 13, 1939
    • Age: 83 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mel
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1959-2007
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Black
    • Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Melinda's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Melinda Rose Dillon
    • Father: Floyd Clardy
    • Mother: Essie Norine Clardy (née Barnett)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Richard Libertini ​(married 30 September 1963-divorced 18 January 1978)
    • Son(s):
      • Richard Libertini, Jr.

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 09 2023 at age 83
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Interment: Her remains were cremated

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on October 13th Born in 1939 Born in Arkansas Died in 2023 Died at age 83 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Melinda Dillon was at one time, a beautiful young woman who met her death in a tragic farm accident. (V)"

"Miss Dillon's incredible talent and larger-than-life personality will inspire and possibly even captivate audiences long after her passing. (V)"

"Melinda Dillon's professional life in acting was full of success and recognition, but her untimely death shocked the world and left behind a legacy that will always be remembered. (V)"

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

Recent Deaths:

Eva Marie Saint
Died January 19th, 2026 in ,
Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot
Died December 28th, 2025 in Saint-Tropez, France
James Ransone
Died December 19th, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States
Gil Gerard
Died December 16th, 2025 in Rural, United States
Rob Reiner
Died December 14th, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States

More Celebrity Bios:

Shannon Woodward
Born: December 17th 1984 in Phoenix, United States
Inga Swenson
Born: December 29th 1932 in Omaha, United States
Jenna Coleman, SDCC 2015 by Gage Skidmore
Jenna Coleman
Born: April 27th 1986 in Blackpool, England
Diane Guerrero
Born: July 21st 1986 in Passaic, United States
Sharon Lawrence
Born: June 29th 1961 in Charlotte, United States

Related Links:

Community Comments:

Be the first to comment on Melinda's obituary.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-11 14:12:18
Author: Tucker
Confirmation: Melinda Dillon on Wikipedia


Contact Us  Terms of Use  Privacy Policy