Obituary of Phyllis Coates

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Phyllis Coates

Phyllis Coates (born January 15th, 1927 in Wichita Falls, Texas) was a TV Actress who was known mostly for her role as Lois Lane in the 1951 movie "Superman and the Mole Men". Phyllis died on October 11th, 2023 and her death was mostly because of old age. She was 96 years old.

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Phyllis Coates Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Coates, Phyllis
    • Common Name: Phyllis Coates
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Wichita Falls, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: January 15, 1927
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1944-1996
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Navy
    • Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
    • Favorite Actor: Shirley Temple Black

    Phyllis's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Gypsie Ann Evarts Stell
    • Father: William Robert "Rush" Stell
    • Mother: Jackie Loraine Teel
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Dr. Howard Irving Press (married October 3, 1962-divorced 1986)
      • Norman Tokar (married August 27, 1955-divorced May 2, 1960)
      • Robert Nelms (married January 23, 1950-divorced October 1, 1953)
      • Richard L. Bare (married March 28, 1948-divorced January 11, 1949)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Laura Press

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 11 2023 at age 96
  • Place: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California
  • Cause of Death: Unknown

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on January 15th Born in 1927 Born in Texas Died in 2023 Died at age 96 Died from

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"Phyllis Coates will forever be remembered as a talented and dedicated actress who brought joy and entertainment to audiences through her dynamic performances, leaving behind a notable legacy in the world of film and television. (V)"

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