Obituary of Sharon Tate

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Sharon Tate

Sharon Tate (born January 24th, 1943 in Dallas, Texas) was a Film Actress who was best known for her role playing Jennifer North in the 1967 American cult classic film "Valley of the Dolls". She was also famous for being the wife of Roman Polanski. Sharon died on August 9th, 1969 and her death was because she was stabbed multiple times by a member of the "Manson family". She was 26 years old when she was murdered.

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Sharon Tate Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Tate, Sharon
    • Common Name: Sharon Tate
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: January 24, 1943
    • Age: 26 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Sharon Tate Polanski
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Active Years: 1961-1969
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Velveeta Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    Sharon's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Sharon Marie Tate
    • Father: Paul James Tate
    • Mother: Doris Gwendolyn Tate (née Willett, January 16, 1924-July 10, 1992)
    • Sister(s):
      • Debra Tate
      • Patti Tate
    • Spouse/Partner:

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 09 1969 at age 26
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Murder (stabbing)
  • Interment: buried at at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California, United States

Category Tags:

Film ActressAmerican Born on January 24th Born in 1943 Born in Texas Died in 1969 Died at age 26 Died from Murder

Quotable Quotes:

"My whole life has been decided by fate. I've never planned anything that's happened to me." (IMDB)

"Sharon Tate was a talented and promising actress whose life and career were cut tragically short, leaving a lasting impact on the world of film and those who knew her. (V)"

"Sharon Tate had a successful career as an actress and model, tragically cut short by her untimely death at the hands of the Manson Family. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-04 09:39:22
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