Obituary of Melissa Leo
Melissa Leo
Melissa Leo (born September 14th, 1960 in New York City, New York) was a TV Actress who was best known for her role in the American TV series "Homicide: Life on the Street". Melissa died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of a short illness. She was 65 years old.
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- Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
- Full Name: Leo, Melissa
- Common Name: Melissa Leo
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
- Birth Date: September 14, 1960
- Age: 65
- Also Known As: Mel
- Occupations:
- Active Years: 1984-Present
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Snickers
- Favorite Color: Blue
- Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
- Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers
- Birth Name:
Melissa Chessington Leo - Father: Arnold Leo III
- Mother: Peggy Leo (née Chessington)
- Spouse/Partner:
- John Heard (partnered 1987-1988)
- Son(s):
- John "Jack" Matthew Heard (born 1987)
- Adam Heard (adopted born 1984)
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Category Tags:
TV ActressFilm Actress Stage Actress American Born on September 14th Born in 1960 Born in New York
Quotable Quotes:
"[Excerpt from her 2011 Academy Award acceptance speech] When I watched Kate Winslet two years ago, it looked so fucking easy - Oops!" (IMDB)
"Her life was filled with passion, adventure and laughter. She was an amazing cook, wife, and mother. We will miss her so much. (V)"
"Melissa Leo lived a remarkable life of resilience, talent, and determination that will continue to be celebrated long after her passing. (V)"
Is Ms. Melissa Leo still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.
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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-10-25 00:43:02
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