Obituary of Valerie Harper

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Valerie Harper

Valerie Harper (born August 22nd, 1940 in Suffern, New York) and died of terminal brain cancer is an TV Actress who was best known for her role as Rhoda Morgenstern-Gerard on the 1970s American situation comedies "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", and its spinoff, "Rhoda". Valerie died on August 30th, 2019 and her tragic death was because of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis. She was 80 when she died.

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Valerie Harper Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Harper, Valerie
    • Common Name: Valerie Harper
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Suffern, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: August 22, 1940
    • Age: 79 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rhoda
    • Occupation: TV Actress
    • Political Affiliation: [[!Democrat]]
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Yoplait Yogurt
    • Favorite Color: Blue (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    Valerie's Family Tree

    • Father: Howard Donald Harper
    • Mother: Iva Harper (née McConnell)
    • Brother(s):
      • Merrill "Don" Harper
    • Sister(s):
      • Leah Harper
      • Virginia Harper
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Richard Schaal (married 1964-divorced 1978)
      • Tony Cacciotti (married 8 April 1987-2019, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 30 2019 at age 79
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Brain cancer (leptomeningeal carcinomatosis)

Category Tags:

TV ActressAmerican Born on August 22nd Born in 1940 Born in New York Died in 2019 Died at age 79 Died from Brain cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I used to get some ego thing out of saying I wasn't a star, just an actress. Forget it. I'm a star. I wanted it. I worked for it. I got it." (IMDB)

"The Mondoshawans never fully trusted the human race."

"I have long felt that the way to keep children out of trouble is to keep them interested in things."

"Valerie Harper's remarkable life will forever be remembered for her talent, grace, and unwavering strength in the face of adversity. (V)"

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

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Valerie Harper at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-12-22 16:43:01
Author: Stan
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