Obituary of Stanley Donen

Stanley Donen

Stanley Donen (born April 13th, 1924 in Columbia, South Carolina) was a Film Director who was best known for a few iconic American movies. Stanley died on February 21, 2019 and his death was possibly because of natural causes (heart failure). He was 94 when god took him to heaven.

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Stanley Donen Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Donen, Stanley
Common Name: Stanley Donen
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Birth Date: April 13, 1924
Age: 94 (at death)
Also Known As: Stan
Occupation: Film Director

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Brown (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Stanley's Family Tree

Father: Mordecai Moses Donen
Mother: Helen Donen (Cohen)
Sister(s):

Carla Donen Davis (born August 1937)

Spouse/Partner:

Elaine May (partnered 1999-2019, his death)
Jeanne Coyne (married April 14, 1948-divorced 1951)
Marion Marshall (married 1952-divorced 1959)
Adelle O'Connor Beatty (married 1960-divorced 1971)
Yvette Mimieux (married 1972-divorced 1985)
Pamela Braden (married 1990-divorced 1994)

Son(s):

Peter Donen (born 1953)
Joshua Donen (born 1955)
Mark Donen (born 1962)

Death Notice:

Date: February 21 2019 at age 94
Place: New York City, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Heart failure

Category Tags:

Film Director American Born on April 13th Born in 1924 Born in South Carolina Died in 2019 Died at age 94 Died from Heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path."

"Sawyer, you're going out a youngster, but you've got to come back a star!"

"If we remade Singin' in the Rain (1952) today, when Gene Kelly sings in the rain, I think he'd be looking around to make sure he wasn't going to get mugged." (IMDB)

"Writing a book is an adventure. To begin with it is a toy then an amusement. Then it becomes a mistress, and then it becomes a master, and then it becomes a tyrant and, in the last stage, just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster and fling him to the public."

"On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him."

"You can't handle the truth!"

"Stanley Donen was an incredible filmmaker, and his death is a tragedy. His films have given many people a chance to see the world, and his legacy will continue to be felt. (V)"

Is Mr. Stanley Donen still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.