Obituary of Veronica Lake

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Veronica Lake

Veronica Lake (born November 14th, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York) was a Film Actress who was best known for her role in the 1941 comedy film "Sullivan's Travels". Veronica died on July 7th, 1973 and her death was because of cirrhosis of the liver. She was just 50 years old when she passed on.

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Veronica Lake Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Lake, Veronica
    • Common Name: Veronica Lake
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: November 14, 1919
    • Age: 53 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Peek-a-boo Girl, Constance Ockelman
    • Occupation: Film Actress
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A
    • Favorite Color: Aqua
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

    Veronica's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Constance Frances Marie Ockelman
    • Father: Harry Eugene Ockelman
    • Mother: Constance Frances Charlotta (née Trimble)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Robert Carleton-Munro (married 29 May 1972-7 July 1973, her death)
      • Joseph A. McCarthy (married 28 August 1955-divorced 1959)
      • André-De Toth (married 13 December 1944-divorced 2 June 1952)
      • John S. Detlie (married 1940-divorced 1943)
    • Son(s):
      • Anthony Detlie (born July 8, 1943)
      • Andre Michael De Toth III (born 25 October 1945)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Elaine Detlie (born 1941)
      • Diana De Toth (born 16 October 1948)

Death Notice:

  • Date: July 07 1973 at age 53
  • Place: Burlington, Vermont, United States
  • Cause of Death: Hepatitis (Acute hepatitis and acute kidney injury)

Category Tags:

Film ActressAmerican Born on November 14th Born in 1919 Born in New York Died in 1973 Died at age 53 Died from Hepatitis

Quotable Quotes:

"You could put all the talent I had into your left eye and still not suffer from impaired vision." (IMDB)

"Veronica Lake's captivating presence and timeless beauty will forever live on, making her a true Hollywood legend. (V)"

"Veronica Lake lived a glamorous and tumultuous life, full of highs and lows, before ultimately passing away at the age of 50. (V)"

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