Obituary of Paula Prentiss
Paula Prentiss
Paula Prentiss (born March 4th, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas) was a Film Actress who was often recognized for being cast in the Woody Allen movie "What's New Pussycat?" in 1965. Paula died on August 10th, 2026 (TBV) and her death was possibly because of natural causes. She was believed to be 88 years old.
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- Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
- Full Name: Prentiss, Paula
- Common Name: Paula Prentiss
- Gender: Female
- Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
- Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Birth Date: March 04, 1938
- Age: 88
- Occupation: Film Actress
- Nationality: American
- Favorite Food: Wonder Bread
- Favorite Color: Magenta
- Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
- Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt
- Birth Name:
Paula Ragusa - Father: Thomas J. Ragusa
- Mother: Paulene Ragusa (née Gardner)
- Sister(s):
- Ann Prentiss (November 27, 1939-January 12, 2010)
- Spouse/Partner:
- Richard Benjamin (married 1961-present)
- Son(s):
- Ross Benjamin (born March 23, 1974)
- Daughter(s):
- Prentiss Benjamin (born July 3, 1978)
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"Paula Prentiss was a shining star whose infectious energy and talent lit up both the stage and screen, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who had the pleasure of watching her work. (V)"
"Paula Prentiss had a successful career as an actress, appearing in numerous films and television shows throughout the 1960s and 1970s, but her career was cut short due to her battle with severe anxiety and panic attacks. (V)"
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Wiki Page Updated: 2026-05-14 15:40:55
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