Joan Fontaine, R. I. P. – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death
The actor Joan Fontaine passed away at age 96, this age of death has to be considered astounding. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Joan Fontaine and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Joan Fontaine Net Worth: Joan Fontaine was a British-American actress who had a net worth of $40 million. Joan Fontaine was born in Tokyo, Japan in October 1917 and passed away in December 2013. She made her stage debut in 1935 in a production of Call It a Day and was signed to a contract by RKO.
How did Joan Fontaine die?
Joan Fontaine's death was caused by natural causes.
On December 15, 2013, Fontaine died in her sleep of natural causes at the age of 96 in her Carmel Highlands home. Her longtime friend Noel Beutel said, “She had been fading in recent days and died peacefully.” After Fontaine’s death, de Havilland released a statement saying she was “shocked and saddened” by the news.
| Cause of death | Natural Causes |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 96 years |
| Profession | Actor |
| Birthday | October 22, 1917 |
| Death date | December 15, 2013 |
| Place of death | Carmel Highlands, California, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes by Joan Fontaine
"It's better to be on a soap opera to renew your career and following than to be on any other medium."
Joan Fontaine
"That Oscar can be a jinx... It can... damage irreparably one's relations with family, friends. It's an uneasy head that wears the crown."
Joan Fontaine
"My sister is a very peculiar lady. When we were young, I wasn't allowed to talk to her friends. Now I'm not allowed to talk to her children, nor are they permitted to see me. This is the nature of the lady. Doesn't bother me at all."
Joan Fontaine
"If you keep marrying as I do, you learn everybody's hobby."
Joan Fontaine
"I've flown in an international balloon race. I've piloted my own plane. I've ridden to the hounds. I've done a lot of exciting things."
Joan Fontaine
