Obituary of Virginia Mayo

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Virginia Mayo

Virginia Mayo (born November 30, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri) was a film actress and dancer who was best known for being in a series of comedy films with Danny Kaye. She was reportedly Warner Brothers' biggest box-office money-maker in the late 1940s. Virginia died on January 17, 2005 and her death was because of congestive heart failure and pneumonia. She passed away at 84 year old.

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Virginia Mayo Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Mayo, Virginia
    • Common Name: Virginia Mayo
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
    • Birth Date: November 30, 1920
    • Age: 84 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Virginia Jones, Ginny
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1937-1997
    • Net Worth: $48 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Omaha Steaks
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
    • Favorite Actor: Humphrey Bogart

    Virginia's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Virginia Clara Jones
    • Father: Luke Jones
    • Mother: Martha Henrietta Jones (née Rautenstrauch)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Michael O’Shea (married 1947-1973, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Mary Catherine O’Shea (born 1953)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 17 2005 at age 84
  • Place: Thousand Oaks, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure (and pneumonia)
  • Interment: Buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Park in Westlake Village, California

Category Tags:

Film ActressDancer American Born on November 30th Born in 1920 Born in Missouri Died in 2005 Died at age 84 Died from Congestive heart failure

Quotable Quotes:

"I must say Jack Palance was a drag. We were together in The Silver Chalice (1954). The way he did his work was strange. He was a weird actor and I didn't like working with him at all." (IMDB)

"Virginia Mayo's life was full of talent, beauty, and grace, leaving behind a memorable legacy that will be cherished for years to come. (V)"

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

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Virginia Mayo at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-12-21 09:59:50
Author: Tucker
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