Obituary of Nell Carter

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Nell Carter

Nell Ruth Hardy (born September 13, 1948 in Birmingham, Alabama) was a singer and TV actress who was best known for her role as Nell Harper on the American TV sitcom, “Gimme a Break!”. Nell died on January 23, 2003 and her death was related to diabetes. She died quite young at age 54.

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Nell Carter Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Carter, Nell
    • Common Name: Nell Carter
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Birmingham, Alabama, United States
    • Birth Date: September 13, 1948
    • Age: 54 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Nell Ruth Carter
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Judaism
    • Net Worth: $2 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Silver
    • Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Nell's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Nell Ruth Hardy
    • Father: Horace Hardy
    • Mother: Edna Mae Hardy
    • Brother(s):
      • Bernard Hardy
      • Willie Hardy
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • George Krynicki (married 1982-divorced 1992)
      • Roger Larocque (married 1992-divorced 1993)
    • Son(s):
      • Joshua Carter
      • Daniel Carter
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tracy Carter

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 23 2003 at age 54
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Diabetes
  • Interment: Buried at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

SingerTV Actress American Born on September 13th Born in 1948 Born in Alabama Died in 2003 Died at age 54 Died from Diabetes

Nell's Notable Roles:

  • Gimme a Break!

Quotable Quotes:

"(About the 20th Anniversary revival of "Annie") "I want this show to run for at least three years with me in it, then I want to take a week off"." (IMDB)

"Nell Carter lived a vibrant and memorable life, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and joy that will continue to be celebrated for generations to come. (V)"

"Nell Carter was a talented performer who rose to fame in the 1980s with her Tony Award-winning performance in the Broadway musical "Ain't Misbehavin'," but tragically passed away at a young age due to complications from diabetes. (V)"

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

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