Obituary of Shirley Knight

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Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight (born July 5th, 1936 in Goessel, Kansas) was an Film Actress who was best known for many films and TV shows. Shirley died on April 22nd, 2020 and her death was because of old age (unspecified reason) . She was 83 when she passed on.

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Shirley Knight Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Knight, Shirley
    • Common Name: Shirley Knight
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Goessel, Kansas, United States
    • Birth Date: July 05, 1936
    • Age: 83 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Surely
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nesquik
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Michael Caine

    Shirley's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Shirley Knight Hopkins
    • Father: Noel Johnson Knight
    • Mother: Virginia Knight (née Webster)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • John Hopkins (married 1969-23 July 1998, his death)
      • Eugene Persson (married 14 March 1959-divorced 1969)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Kaitlin Hopkins (born February 1, 1964)
      • Sophie Hopkins

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 22 2020 at age 83
  • Place: San Marcos, Texas, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes

Category Tags:

Film ActressAmerican Born on July 5th Born in 1936 Born in Kansas Died in 2020 Died at age 83 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"I resent the limitations of my own imagination. "

"I learned a long time ago that worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it doesn't get you anywhere."

"[on David Janssen, with whom she worked on three episodes of The Fugitive (1963)] I loved him. He was so sweet. I felt sorry for him toward the end. Now they have several people as leads in a show, they have these huge casts, but David was that show. He had those long, long, long hours, and a role where he was always doing physical things." (IMDB)

"Shirley Knight lived a brilliant and impactful life, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, and her spirit and legacy will continue to inspire for generations to come. (V)"

"Shirley Knight was a highly-acclaimed actress with a successful professional career spanning over six decades until her untimely passing. (V)"

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

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-05 00:43:10
Author: Stan
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