Obituary of Shirley Booth

Shirley Booth

Shirley Booth (born August 30th, 1898 in New York City, New York) was a TV Actress who was best known for being in many shows and movies from the 1920s thru the 1970s. Shirley died on October 16th, 1992 and her death was basically because of natural causes. She was 94 years old.

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Shirley Booth Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Booth, Shirley
Common Name: Shirley Booth
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Birth Date: August 30, 1898
Age: 94 (at death)
Also Known As: Thelma Booth Ford, Surely
Occupations:

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Franks Hot Sauce
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
Favorite Actor: James Stewart

Shirley's Family Tree

Birth Name: Thelma Marjorie Ford
Father: Albert James Ford
Mother: Virginia M. Ford (née Wright)
Sister(s):

Jean Ford (1914-2010)

Spouse/Partner:

Ed Gardner (married 1929-divorced 1942)
William H. Baker Jr. (married 1943-1951, his death)

Death Notice:

Date: October 16 1992 at age 94
Place: North Chatham, Massachusetts, United States
Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
Interment: buried in the Baker family plot in Mount Hebron Cemetery in Montclair, New Jersey

Category Tags:

TV Actress Film Actress Stage Actress American Born on August 30th Born in 1898 Born in New York Died in 1992 Died at age 94 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"Acting is a way to overcome your own inhibitions and shyness. The writer creates a strong, confident personality, and that's what you become - unfortunately, only for the moment." (IMDB)

"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination."

"I think I am at my best when my hair is not full of grease. It's easier to take care of."

"Don't let your failures define you'let them teach you."

"Shirley Booth left an indelible mark on the world through her incredible talent, compassion, and dedication to her craft. (V)"

"Shirley Booth's professional life was filled with critically acclaimed performances on stage and screen, including earning an Oscar for her role in "Come Back, Little Sheba." Her successful career came to an end at the age of 94 after a long battle with an illness. (V)"

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