Obituary of Sue Lyon

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Sue Lyon

Sue Lyon (born July 10th, 1946 in Davenport, Iowa) was a Film Actress who was best known for playing the title role in the 1962 American movie "Lolita". Sue died on December 26th, 2019 and her death was due to her poor health. She was 73 years old when she died.

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Sue Lyon Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Lyon, Sue
    • Common Name: Sue Lyon
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa, United States
    • Birth Date: July 10, 1946
    • Age: 73 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia
    • Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
    • Favorite Actor: Lauren Bacall

    Sue's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Suellyn Lyon
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Hampton Fancher ​(married 1963-divorced 1965)​
      • Roland Harrison ​(married 1971-divorced 1972)​
      • Cotton Adamson ​(married 1973-divorced 1974)​
      • Edward Weathers ​(married 1983-divorced 1984)​
      • Richard Rudman ​(married 1985-divorced 2002)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Nona Harrison Gomez (née Nona Merrill Harrison, born 1972)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 26 2019 at age 73
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (Unspecified illness)

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress American Born on July 10th Born in 1946 Born in Iowa Died in 2019 Died at age 73 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"[on her The Night of the Iguana (1964) co-star Richard Burton] I wasn't very impressed by the relationship between him and [Elizabeth Taylor]. Richard was very domineering and Elizabeth meek. She would do whatever he wanted her to." (IMDB)

"Sue Lyon lived a vibrant and captivating life, leaving behind a legacy of talent and beauty that will continue to inspire others for generations to come. (V)"

"Sue Lyon, best known for her role as Lolita in the 1962 film of the same name, lived a life filled with success and controversy until her passing. (V)"

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