Obituary of Mercedes Ruehl

Mercedes Ruehl

Mercedes Ruehl (born February 28th, 1948 in Queens, New York) was a Film Actress who was best known for her role in the 1991 film "The Fisher King". Mercedes may have died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of an accident in a Chinese laundry. She was 77.

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Mercedes Ruehl Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Ruehl, Mercedes
Common Name: Mercedes Ruehl
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States
Birth Date: February 28, 1948
Age: 77
Occupation: Film Actress

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Sky Blue
Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

Mercedes's Family Tree

Birth Name: Mercedes J. Ruehl
Father:
Mother:
Brother(s):

Peter Ruehl

Spouse/Partner:

David Geiser (married 1970-present)

Son(s):

Jake Xavier Ruehl Geiser (adopted, born May 1997)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Actress American Born on February 28th Born in 1948 Born in New York

Quotable Quotes:

"Animation is different from other parts. Its language is the language of caricature. Our most difficult job was to develop the cartoon's unnatural but seemingly natural anatomy for humans and animals."

"The root of suffering is attachment."

"If you don't have confidence, you'll always find a way not to win."

"[accepting her Best Supporting Actress Oscar for The Fisher King (1991)] I went to New York to study acting the summer I was 21 and like thousands of actors before me and thousands of actors after me, I went through the usual scores of moonlighting jobs and the usual scores of rejection and the usual legions of prophets of doom who were always there and always at the ready to give you the up-to-minute odds against you ever making anything of yourself in this business. And at this moment, all of those doleful memories have suddenly transformed themselves into nothing more than the sort of charming and amusing anecdotes from my memoirs!" (IMDB)

"With Mercedes Ruehl in our lives, our lives have been more colorful and fuller. She was an amazing friend, loved by so many, and we will miss her dearly. (V)"

"Mercedes Ruehl's life and legacy will forever be remembered as a shining example of talent, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to her craft. (V)"

Is Ms. Mercedes Ruehl still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.