Obituary of Rue McClanahan

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Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan (born February 21st, 1934 in Healdton, Oklahoma) was a TV Actress who was best known for her role as Blanche Devereaux on the American TV series "The Golden Girls". Rue died on June 3rd, 2010 and her death was possibly because of a painful brain hemorrhage. She passed away at 76 years old.

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Rue McClanahan Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: McClanahan, Rue
    • Common Name: Rue McClanahan
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Healdton, Oklahoma, United States
    • Birth Date: February 21, 1934
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Occupation: TV Actress
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Francis Kurkdjian
    • Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

    Rue's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Eddi-Rue McClanahan
    • Father: William Edwin "Bill" McClanaha
    • Mother: Dreda Rheua-Nell (née Medaris)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Tom Bish ​(married 1958-divorced 1959)​
      • Norman Hartweg ​(married 1959-divorced 1961)​
      • Peter DeMaio ​(married 1964-divorced 1971)​
      • Gus Fisher ​(married 1976-divorced 1981)​
      • Tom Keel ​(married 1985-divorced 1986)​
      • Morrow Wilson ​(married 1997, 2010 her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 03 2010 at age 76
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cerebral hemorrhage
  • Interment: cremated and her ashes were given to her family

Category Tags:

TV ActressAmerican Born on February 21st Born in 1934 Born in Oklahoma Died in 2010 Died at age 76 Died from Cerebral hemorrhage

Quotable Quotes:

"Compassion is the foundation of everything positive, everything good. If you carry the power of compassion to the marketplace and the dinner table, you can make your life really count." (IMDB)

"It was great when I worked with actress Beatrice Arthur on the sitcom Maude where I played the neighbor."

"If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back?"

"Rue McClanahan was a successful author and public speaker who died suddenly in a car accident in 1978. (V)"

"Reue McClanahan's life was a shining example of talent and grace, leaving a lasting impact on all who were lucky enough to witness it. (V)"

"Rue McClanahan had a successful career as an actress, known for her iconic role as Blanche Devereaux on the hit TV sitcom "The Golden Girls", but unfortunately passed away after battling multiple health issues. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-09 00:43:04
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