Obituary of Shell Kepler

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Shell Kepler

Michelle Alaine Kepler (born October 5, 1958 in Painesville, Ohio) was a TV actress and film actress who was best known for her role as Nurse Amy Vining in the soap opera, “General Hospital”. Shell died on February 1, 2008 and her death was because of kidney failure. She died young at age 49.

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Shell Kepler Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kepler, Shell
    • Common Name: Shell Kepler
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Painesville, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: October 05, 1958
    • Age: 49 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Michelle
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

    Shell's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Michelle Alaine Kepler
    • Father: Fred Kepler
    • Mother:
    • Brother(s):
      • Fred Kepler
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Kenny Ryback (married 1985-divorced 1991)
      • Robert DeSantis (married 1993-divorced 2000)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 01 2008 at age 49
  • Place: Portland, Oregon, United States
  • Cause of Death: Kidney failure

Category Tags:

TV ActressFilm Actress American Born on October 5th Born in 1958 Born in Ohio Died in 2008 Died at age 49 Died from Kidney failure

Shell's Notable Roles:

  • General Hospital

Quotable Quotes:

"I still think Miss Kepler was an amazing actress and human being who brought joy and laughter to so many lives, and her legacy will continue to inspire and entertain future generations. (V)"

"Shell Kepler was best known for her role as Amy Vining on the soap opera General Hospital and her unfortunate death left fans mourning her talents. (V)"

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-04 13:00:20
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