Obituary of Tawny Kitaen

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Tawny Kitaen

Tawny Kitaen (born August 5th, 1961 in San Diego, California) was an Film Actress who was best known for being in a few movies and on some TV appearances. She was the dancer for many of the rock band, Whitesnake's music videos in the 80s as well as the cover model for the album jacket of Ratt’s “Out Of The Cellar”. Recently confirmed reports online indicate that Tawny died on May 7th, 2021 and her death was because of an undisclosed reason. She was only 59 when she passed away.

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Tawny Kitaen Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kitaen, Tawny
    • Common Name: Tawny Kitaen
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: San Diego, California, United States
    • Birth Date: August 05, 1961
    • Age: 59 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Julie Kitaen
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    Tawny Kitaen 1984 publicity still
    Tawny on Wikipedia
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando

    Tawny's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Julie E. Kitaen
    • Father: Terry Kitaen
    • Mother: Linda Kitaen (née Taylor)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • David Coverdale (married 17 February 1989-divorced April 1991)
      • Chuck Finley (married 1997-divorced 2002)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Wynter Finley (born 18 March 1993)
      • Raine Finley (born 1 June 1998)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 07 2021 at age 59
  • Place: Newport Beach, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Unspecified illness
  • Interment: Pending

Category Tags:

Film ActressAmerican Born on August 5th Born in 1961 Born in California Died in 2021 Died at age 59 Died from Unspecified illness

Tawny's Notable Roles:

  • Bachelor Party

Quotable Quotes:

"Tawny Kitaen will forever be remembered for her unparalleled beauty, magnetic stage presence and iconic roles in film and music, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry and the hearts of fans worldwide. (V)"

"Kitaen lived a colorful and eventful life, known for her captivating beauty and charismatic personality that captured the hearts of fans worldwide. (V)"

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

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Community Comments:

Nancy: So sad to hear of Tawny's passing. Rest In Peace #TawnyKitaen


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2026-03-11 15:07:56
Author: Tucker
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