Obituary of Ruth Warrick

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Ruth Warrick

Ruth Elizabeth Warrick (born June 29, 1916 in Saint Joseph, Missouri) was a singer, film actress, and activist who was best known for her role as Phoebe Tyler Wallingford on the American TV series, “All My Children.” Ruth died on January 15, 2005 and her death was because of pneumonia. She died at age 88.

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Ruth Warrick Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Warrick, Ruth
    • Common Name: Ruth Warrick
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
    • Birth Date: June 29, 1916
    • Age: 88 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mrs. Citizen Kane
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Baptist
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Breyers Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Ruth's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Ruth Elizabeth Warrick
    • Father: Fred Roswell Warrick
    • Mother: Annie Louise Warrick
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Erik Rolf (married 1938-divorced 1945)
      • Carl Neubert (married 1950-divorced 1952)
      • Robert McNamara (married 1953-divorced 1960)
      • Carl Neubert (married 1961-divorced 1963)
      • Frank Freda (married 1972-divorced 1973)
      • Jarvis Cushing (married 1975-divorced 1976)
    • Son(s):
      • Timothy McNamara (with McNamara)
      • Jon Rolf (born September 1942, with Rolf)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Karen Elizabeth (born 13 March 1941, with Rolf)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 15 2005 at age 88
  • Place: Manhattan, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)

Category Tags:

SingerFilm Actress Activist American Born on June 29th Born in 1916 Born in Missouri Died in 2005 Died at age 88 Died from Pneumonia

Ruth's Notable Roles:

  • All My Children

Quotable Quotes:

"Ruth Warrick was a remarkable actress whose legacy lives on in the hearts of those who were touched by her talent and grace. (V)"

"Ruth Warrick had a long and successful career as a film and television actress, known for her iconic role as Emily in the classic film "Citizen Kane." Despite her talent and accomplishments, her life tragically ended due to undisclosed circumstances. (V)"

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