Colleen Dewhurst – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death
The stage actress Colleen Dewhurst passed away at age 67, this age of death has to be considered respectable. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Colleen Dewhurst and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Acclaimed Canadian-born theater and television actress who won a Tony Award for her role as Josie Hogan in the Broadway revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten. She also appeared on the television series Murphy Brown and famously played Marilla Cuthbert on the popular Anne of Green Gables television miniseries.
When not performing in summer theatrical productions, she worked such odd jobs as receptionist and elevator operator.
She became known for her superb interpretations of the dramatic works of playwright Eugene O’Neill.
How did Colleen Dewhurst die?
Colleen Dewhurst's death was caused by cervical cancer.
Dewhurst’s Christian Science beliefs led to her refusal to accept any kind of surgical treatment. She died of cervical cancer at the age 67 at her South Salem home in 1991.
| Cause of death | Cervical Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 67 years |
| Profession | Stage Actress |
| Birthday | June 3, 1924 |
| Death date | August 22, 1991 |
| Place of death | South Salem, New York, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
