Obituary of Mercedes McCambridge

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Mercedes McCambridge

Carlotta Mercedes Agnes McCambridge (born March 16, 1916 in Joliet, Illinois) was a film actress, stage actress, and TV actress who was best known for her role as Sadie Burke in the 1949 dram film, “All the King’s Man.” Mercedes died on March 2, 2004 and her death was possibly because of natural causes. She died at age 87 just two weeks before her 88th birthday.

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Mercedes McCambridge Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: McCambridge, Mercedes
    • Common Name: Mercedes McCambridge
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Joliet, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: March 16, 1916
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1930-2004
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

    Mercedes's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Carlotta Mercedes Agnes McCambridge
    • Father: John Patrick McCambridge
    • Mother: Marie McCambridge (née Mahaffry)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • William Fifield (married 1941-divorced 1946)
      • Fletcher Markle (married 1950-divorced 1962)
    • Son(s):
      • John Lawrence Fifield (1941-1987)

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 02 2004 at age 87
  • Place: La Jolla, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Film ActressStage Actress TV Actress American Born on March 16th Born in 1916 Born in Illinois Died in 2004 Died at age 87 Died from Natural causes

Mercedes's Notable Roles:

  • All the King’s Man

Quotable Quotes:

"I will miss Mercedes McCambridge dearly. She was a beautiful person with a special skill set. I will always remember the time we spent together fishing in the bay. (V)"

"Mercedes McCambridge lived a life full of talent and dedication, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry that will continue to be admired long after she passed. (V)"

"Mercedes McCambridge was a highly respected actress known for her powerful performances on stage and screen, however, her life was tragically cut short due to undisclosed circumstances. (V)"

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

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