Obituary of Olive Thomas

Olive Thomas

Olive Thomas (born October 20, 1894 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania) was a film actress and model who was best known for being a Ziegfeld Girl that appeared in the "risqué" show, “The Midnight Frolic.” Olive died on September 10, 1920 and his death was because of kidney failure due to nephritis caused by accidental mercury chloride poisoning. She died at the very young age of 25.

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Olive Thomas Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Thomas, Olive
Common Name: Olive Thomas
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Charleroi, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: October 20, 1894
Age: 25 (at death)
Also Known As: Olivia Thomas, Oliveretta
Occupations:
- Film Actress
- Model
Active Years: 1914-1920

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
Favorite Color: Silver
Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

Olive's Family Tree

Birth Name: Olivia R. Duffy
Father: James Duffy (died 1906)
Mother: Rena Duffy
Brother(s):

William Duffy (1899-?)
James Duffy (1896-?)

Sister(s):

Harriet Duffy

Spouse/Partner:

Bernard Krug Thomas (married 1911-divorced 1913)
Jack Pickford (married 1916-1920, her death)

Death Notice:

Date: September 10 1920 at age 25
Place: Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Cause of Death: Kidney failure (due to nephritis caused by accidental mercury chloride poisoning)
Funeral Arrangements: Held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in New York City on September 29, 1920
Interment: Buried

Category Tags:

Film Actress Model American Born on October 20th Born in 1894 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 1920 Died at age 25 Died from Kidney failure

Olive's Notable Roles:

The Midnight Frolic

Quotable Quotes:

"Life's too short and fate too funny to get upstage, Today they may be showering us with roses on Broadway and tomorrow some fool director who used to be a waiter may be rejecting us as atmosphere in a five reel five cent feature." (IMDB)

"Olive Thomas were an incredible example of strength, resilience and love in the face of adversity. She fought tirelessly for her own and others' happiness, and will long be remembered as a magnificent lady. (V)"

"Olive Thomas was a shining star whose talent and beauty illuminated the world, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. (V)"

"Olive Thomas lived a successful professional life as a model and actress in the early 20th century, however, her promising career came to a tragic end due to accidental poisoning. (V)"

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