Obituary of Stanley Donen

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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
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

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

Quotable Quotes:

"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)

"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)"

"Stanley will forever be remembered as a legend in the film industry, for his incomparable talent and contributions that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

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

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