Obituary of Olivia De Havilland

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Olivia De Havilland

Olivia de Havilland (born July 1st, 1916 in Tokyo, Japan) was an Film Actress who was best known forher role as Melanie Hamilton in the 1939 movie "Gone with the Wind". She was in many feature films in the 1930s and 40s. Olivia died on July 25th, 2020 and her death was because of old age. She was 104 years old.

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Olivia De Havilland Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: de Havilland, Olivia
    • Common Name: Olivia De Havilland
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
    • Birth Date: July 01, 1916
    • Age: 104 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Livvie
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Dolce & Gabbana The One
    • Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt

    Olivia's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Olivia Mary de Havilland
    • Father: Walter Augustus de Havilland
    • Mother: Lilian Augusta (née Ruse)
    • Sister(s):
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marcus Goodrich (married 1946–divorced 1953)
      • Pierre Galante (married 1955–divorced 1979)
    • Son(s):
      • Benjamin Goodrich (born 27 December, 1949-1 October, 1991)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Gisèle Galante (born July 18, 1956)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 25 2020 at age 104
  • Place: Paris, France
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Interment: Cremated her ashes were placed in the cemetery of Père-Lachaise; British island of Guernsey in the English Channel

Category Tags:

Film ActressBritish Born on July 1st Born in 1916 Died in 2020 Died at age 104 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Famous people feel that they must perpetually be on the crest of the wave, not realizing that it is against all the rules of life. You can't be on top all the time; it isn't natural." (IMDB)

"I am interested in entertaining people, in bringing pleasure, particularly laughter, to others, rather than being concerned with 'expressing' myself with obscure creative impressions."

"Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk."

"Olivia de Havilland will forever be remembered as a legendary actress who graced the world with her beauty, grace, and talent, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Olivia de Havilland had a successful and illustrious acting career spanning over five decades, but sadly passed away at the age of 104. (V)"

Is Ms. Olivia de Havilland still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-19 00:43:07
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