Stanton was best known for his roles in the 1979 horror masterpiece Alien, the HBO series Big Love, John Hughes' iconic Pretty in Pink, and the cult classics Escape From New York and Repo Man. Ms.Cates was cast in the film as the mother of Johnny Depp, in the title role, and his younger brother, played by Leonardo DiCaprio. In 1997, Cotton's album. died on Aug. 26, at his home in Sherman Oaks, California. Hooper is also celebrated for helming such indelible icons of the genre as Poltergeist, Lifeforce and 1979 TV mini-series Salem's Lot, based on the novel by Stephen King. 26 March 2017. He was 37. His two most recent projects, which are yet to be released, are Garlic & Gunpowder and Stan the Man. After his run on the series ended in 1974, Cassidy continued to act both in theater and television. The author, best known for penning The Exorcist and the 1973 Academy Award-winning screenplay of its film adaptation, died on Jan. 12 near his home in Bethesda, Maryland. Her first-ever role, Cates was widely acclaimed for her performance, garnering praise from co-stars DiCaprio and Depp. He was also honored with the International Achievement Award by the American Society of Cinematographers in 2008. The rock music icon died on Oct. 2 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California. He will be dearly missed by so many." 'It is with a bitter-sweet heart that we share that our precious wife, mother, and Gaga, Darlene Guthrie Cates, was called Home, somewhat unexpectedly, peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning, March 26th,' her daughter Sheri wrote on Facebook. The actor also took home a Tony Award in 2000 for his performance in a revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten. Cates was born Rita Darlene Guthrie Dec. 13, 1947, in Borger, Texas. Her acclaimed work in Gilbert Grape a surprise hit in which she co-starred with Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio caught the attention of casting directors. 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Cates was best known for her critically acclaimed role as Gilbert's mother Bonnie Grape in 1993 hit drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Chuck Berry, singer and songwriter of rock and roll classics such as Maybellene, Roll Over Beethoven and Johnny B. Goode died Mar. The Canadian rock musician died of complications from brain cancer on Oct. 17. Darlene Cates, actress who played Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio's mother in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," died March 26 at 69. Rita Darlene Guthrie was born in Borger, Tex., on Dec. 13, 1947, and she grew up in Dumas, Tex. Bernard Pomerance,the American playwright and poet who wrote the Tony-winning 1977 play The Elephant Man, died Aug. 26 at the age of 74 from complications from cancer at his home in Galisteo, New Mexico. He was 84. "We are still processing the untimely death of our son, brother, friend, and uncle. Stand-up comedian and actor Shelley Berman, known for playingLarry Davids dad on Curb Your Enthusiasm, died Sep. 1 due to complications from Alzheimers Disease at the age of 92. The veteran stage and screen actress died on Sept. 1. Actress Darlene Cates has died aged 69. The Oscar-nominated British actor whose career spanned six decades and starred in The Elephant Man, "Alien" and three "Harry Potter" movies died at the age of 77 on January 27. Cassidy was best known for his role as Keith Partridge in the '70s hit The Partridge Family, which earned him a status as a teen idol. Hardin was best known for playing gunfighter Bronco Layne, a former Confederate soldier who roamed the Wild West, on the ABC Western drama, The British film and TV actor, best known for playing Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge in four of the. Darlene Cates, the mother in the Oscar-nominated 1993 movie Whats Eating Gilbert Grape, has died. She was 73. News of the suicide was first reported by the Post in an official obituary on Dec. 24. He is survived by two sons. The actor's son, Jacques, died from AIDS in 1990. Charles Chuck Low, a military vet turned real estate developer turned Goodfellas actor, died peacefully in his sleep on Sep. 18 at age 89. Darlenes death was announced by her daughter. He was 87. Despite medical intervention, however, the weight she lost seemed to always come back, and she eventually topped out at nearly 550 pounds. The actor and former NFL wide receiver died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Sep. 19, after a brief illness. He also adopted a daughter with his second wife, SanDee Pitnick. Felicia ODell, better known as Chef Sista Girl or Auntie Fee, was a viral YouTube sensation known for her "good ass chicken" died Mar. Cancelled? Moore rose to fame starring as Dick Van Dyke's wife, Laura, on. Cumbuka was best known for his role as Wrestler in Alex Haley's award-winning 1977 miniseries. He also appeared in several other movies including The Mission, The King of Comedy and Once Upon a Time in America, as well as a role on The Sopranos. WebAfter undergoing weight loss surgery and adopting a strict diet, Cates ended up losing 240 pounds. The famed comedian and civil rights activist died Aug. 19 at the age of 84 from heart failure. He was 66. He was 92. A look back at the stars of movies, TV, media and music we lost this year. Spitz was a contributing writer for. Tony Raines: Madison Channing Walls Ex Jealous of Javi Marroquin? I wish everyone that's kind of hiding away at home still could understand or could have the same experience that I did. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Janelle Mone leads the worst-dressed list at the 2023 Met Gala in BIZARRE nearly-naked frock Boots and booty! He was inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame in 2008. Smith was best known as the suave, handsome private eye Jeff Spencer on the popular ABC detective series, The celebrated British actor, best known for being the voice of Wallace in the beloved, The former Bond girl, who appeared alongside Sean Connery in 1965's. The couple went on to have three children together. Cates was reportedly cast in Gilbert Grape after Hedges watched her on a 1992 segment on Sally Jessy Raphael, entitled Too Heavy to Leave Their House. Casting directors offered Cates who was close to 600 pounds and housebound at the time the role of Bonnie, and she accepted. The pioneering Rockabilly singer and guitarist died on Aug. 18, at Baptist Health Medical Center, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Doggy day-care! John Dunsworth, star of the hit Canadian TV series Trailer Park Boys, died Oct. 16 at age 71. Dotice is best known for his roles in the Oscar-winning film Amadeus -- in which he played the eponymous composer's father, Leopold Mozart -- and HBO's Game of Thrones, where he played Wisdom Hallyne the Pyromancer in season two. The grunge legend's death was "sudden and unexpected," Cornell's rep, Brian Bumbery, said in a statement, adding that the late rocker's family "would like to thank his fans for their continuous love and loyalty and ask that their privacy be respected at this time.". The star of Ed Wood, North by Northwest and the 60s TV series Mission: Impossible died July 15 at the age of 89 after experiencingunexpected complications during a short hospitalization. I dont have to delve very deep to find Mom in there.. She was 99. Darlene Cates Weight Loss Struggle | Facts, Biography, Death, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Rebecca Birdsall Biography, Age, Height, Wiki, Husband, Wedding Hairstyles with Veil and Headpiece. The singer's death was mourned by fellow musicians and fans the world over, including Canadas Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who released a statement praising Downie's legacy. She was 68. She was 94. She was 92. Find a Grave memorial ID. He was 75. The Goodfellas actor died in his sleep at the Allendale Nursing Home in New Jersey on Sept. 18. While Marilyn Manson took his moniker by combining the names of famed actress Marilyn Monroe and cult leader Charles Manson, Putesky's stage name was a combination of the iconic TV sex symbol Daisy Duke and the serial killer David "Son of Sam" Berkowitz. He was 64. Sue Grafton, the mystery novelist best known for an alphabet-titled series of novels beginning with A Is for Alibi, died in her Santa Barbara home at age 77. The designer, who won the Fan Favorite Award, went on to launch his own clothing line in 2007, as well as design for Starbucks. 0 references. She is a celebrity Actor. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.". He was 91. He was 81. A member of the 1970's musical group, Sister Sledge, known for their single We Are Family," Sledge died Mar. The senior business correspondent and host of Bulls and Bears for the Fox News Channel, Brenda Buttner died on Feb. 20 after a battle with cancer at the age of 55. She was 89. She was 49. Peter Hedges, the films screenwriter, had spotted her on the Sally Jessy Raphael talk show in 1992 discussing her struggles with her weight. Kate Middleton's sister Pippa may be attending King Charles' coronation alongside their parents Michael and Support for the Sussexes slumps: Now only Prince Andrew is less popular than Harry and Meghan and just a RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: What do we want? She was 69 years old. He was 72. 7 at the age of 90. He was 91. She was 80. You triumphed in your role.. Country music star Mel Tillis, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, died of suspected respiratory failure on Nov. 19. He was 78. Hurt had been battlingpancreatic cancer since 2015. Tommy Keene, a power pop singer-songwriter popular in the '80s, died on Nov. 22 at the age of 59. Musically, the singer-actor went on to release songs like "I Think I Love You" and "Cherish," creating "Cassidymania" as he toured the globe with sold-out concerts. He was 89. Her episodes was titled, Too Heavy to Leave Their House., Following the 1993 film, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp, Cates appeared on one episode apiece of Picket Fences and Touched By an Angel.. Charles Manson, the con man, cult leader and criminal who led the Manson Family murders in the '60s, died on Nov. 19. Lerner is survived by his wife, Judith. The Brooklyn-born performer was best known for roles on TV shows such as Law and Order: SVU, The West Wing, Sex and the City, and 30 Rock. In May 2010, Halladay made history when he pitched a perfect game against the Florida Marlins -- a feat that has only been accomplished 21 times in the history of modern baseball. The episode, entitled "Too Heavy to Leave the House," centered around Darlene and several other guests who were unable to do just that. (Dancing was something she talked about loving to do "back in the day"!)'. She will appear in upcoming film comedy Billboard, which is currently in post-production. 24. Airbnb, PSAC deal: What the tentative agreement says about remote work, U.S. ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates for travellers, federal workers, Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dead at 84, Canadian music legend Gordon Lightfoot dies, Met Gala 2023: Karl Lagerfelds legacy celebrated by Metropolitan Museum of Art, PSAC strike: Treasury Board says it wasnt easy to reach deal with union to end job action, A Black Queen Cleopatra? The stage and screen actor died at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, New Jersey, on Nov. 17. To use social login you have to agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. The celebrated theatrical songwriter died in Manhattan on Sep. 9, due to complications from HIV/AIDS, according to the Public Theater, whoannounced his death. NBA legend Connie The Hawk Hawkins, known for being a power forward known for his massive hands, scoop shots and football-like passes, died Oct. 6 at age 75. The groundbreaking horror director died on Aug. 26, at his home in Sherman Oaks, California. He was 62. Veteran film and television actor Michael Parks. A list of survivors was not immediately available. The celebrated stage and screen actress died in New York City on Nov. 16, after a long illness. "Her endearing personality and incredible talent will live on in the memories of those who knew her, and those who loved her work. Tuesday, Catess co-star Leonardo DiCaprio remembered her fondly on Facebook. With more than 190 credits to his name, Stanton's career spanned over 60 years. The Tony Award-winning writer of Annie, Hairspray and The Producers, has died at the age of 88 on Aug. 22. . Becker also recorded two albums as a solo artist, 1994's 11 Tracks Of Whack and 2008's Circus Money. Hillerman is remembered fondly for playing the prim and proper British caretaker Jonathan Higgins -- opposite Tom Selleck's Thomas Magnum -- on the beloved CBS crime drama Magnum P.I. Pregnant singer and baby daddy A$AP Rocky have red carpet to Florence Pugh debuts a SHAVED HEAD at her first Met Gala: Actress creates a buzz with dramatic new look as Baring it all! The acclaimed, prolific musical composer was best known for co-creating Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, a satirical off-Broadway musical that garnered a devoted critical following. Musician Joni Sledge, of the iconic pop group Sister Sledge, died on March 10, at her home in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 78. Nabors was best known for playing the character Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show in the 1960s, as well as on the spin-off series Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Bufanda appeared in the 2004 film A Cinderella Story, and had roles on Days of Our Lives, Malcolm in the Middle and Co-Ed Confidential. She was 69. Published: 14:27 BST, 28 March 2017 | Updated: 17:25 BST, 28 March 2017. She was 69. Rance's acting career spanned more than six decades. The celebrated entrepreneur founded the legendary arcade company in 1955, and under his leadership it went on to create some of the most iconic games in history, including, The Tony-nominated actor -- best known for his role as Hymie the Robot on the popular 1960s sitcom. Cates was best known for her critically acclaimed role as Gilbert's mother Bonnie Grape in 1993 hit drama What's Eating Gilbert Grape. © 2017 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Darlene Cates stars in 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' with Johnny Depp. She was 60. According to Forbes, Bettencourt was the single wealthiest woman in the world and 14th richest person overall at the time of her death, with a net worth of $44.3 billion. She was 69. The veteran actor, best known for playing tough guys and mafiosos, died of complications from heart surgery on Sept. 13 in New Jersey. He was 68. He was 67. The look of love! As an actress, Pallenberg appeared in the cult classics, Adam West, best known for his role in the 1960s TV series, The celebrated actress died of complications resulting from a pulmonary embolism, The television star died on June 4 at Sherman Oaks Hospital in California. Wetton is survived by his wife Lisa and son Dylan. The iconic crooner also found success with his other hits "Blessed are the Lonely," "Love on a Mountain Top," and "Isn't It Lonely Together.". Joni is survived by her son, Thaddeus, and her sisters. . Actress Darlene Cates died in her sleep at her home on Mar. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. She was best known for her role in 1993's What's Eating Gilbert Grape, playing Gilbert's mother Bonnie, 'We take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain and is in the arms of our Heavenly Father, breaking away only to dance with our Savior, Jesus. Darlene married US Marine Robert Cates in 1963. Cates was first discovered by screenwriter Peter Hedges when she appeared on former talk show Sally Jessy Raphaelin 1992 to talk about her weight and the pelvic infection that added 150 poundsto her frame. She became known for her role as the obese, housebound mother in the film Whats Eating Gilbert Grape . Ms. Catess character is suffering from depression after the suicide of her husband. He is survived by his wife, Cassandra Grey, their son, Jules, as well as his grown children, Sam, Max and Emily, from a previous marriage. The actor, director, playwright, and Oscar-nominated screenwriterdied Aug. 13 at the age of 82 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. Berman was also the first comedian ever to perform stand-up at Carnegie Hall. He was nominated for three Oscars for his work on, Comedian Charlie Murphy died on April 12 at New York Presbyterian Hospital, The musician, best known for founding The J. Geils Band, was, Broadway star Linda Hopkins died on April 10 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Shiloh star was found dead by a friend inside his Los Angeles-area home on Sep. 8. The actress best known for her role aslegal secretary Della Street on the long-running legal drama Perry Mason, died Jan. 27 at the age of 94. He was 89. Fashion disaster! Fellow 'Gilbert Grape' star Leonardo DiCaprio honored his on-screen mother in a Facebook post on Tuesday afternoon. retrieved. Foray -- who was best known for voicing Rocky the Flying Squirrel on. WebDarlene Cates was born on December 13, 1947 (age 69) in Borger, Texas, United States. Add some lemon in warm water every morning to enjoy better skin and health. North also appeared on TV shows like Gidget, The Monkees and Adam-12, in movies such as Git! Parton broke the news of Wagner's death in a tribute. WebDarlene Cates (1947 - 2017) Film Deaths What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) [ Bonnie Grape ]: Dies of a heart attack (off-screen) after climbing the stairs and getting into bed; her body is shown afterwards when her son ( Leonardo DiCaprio) discovers her, not initially understanding that she's dead. He was 53. ), READ MORE: Stephen Colbert mocks Donald Trumps Bureau of Obvious Nepotism, It reads: Im not really the best in expressing my words in writing but you are the most special person I have ever met. He was 34. Meehan is survived by his wife. She was also an accomplished Broadway performer, and she earned a Tony award in 1978 for her performance in Neil Simon's Chapter Two. She was 69. The Japanese actor, best known for portraying the original Godzilla, died on Aug. 7. Bruce Brown, director of the surfing documentary from 1966 "Endless Summer," died of natural causes on Dec. 10. Best known for playing Captain Apollo on the 1970s sci-fi television series Battlestar Galactica, Hatchdiedat the age of 71 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on Feb. 7. He was best known for his role as the giant called Mag the Mighty on "Game of Thrones" and was Europe's tallest man. As an actress, she also appeared on such TV shows as The Love Boat and MacGyver. The voice actress and daytime soap star died at her home in Studio City, California, on Nov. 30 after battling a long illness, her longtime friend, Jodie Mann, confirmed to ET. The 7-foot, 7-inch Fingleton died Feb. 25 at age 36. Menzies-Urich had been diagnosed with terminal braincancer just four weeks earlier and was surrounded by children and other family members on Christmas Eve, her son, Ryan Urich, told Variety. Lost 244 pounds in 2012, bringing her weight from 575 pounds to 331. The group, which has been active since 1980, is best known for their songs "Blood and Roses" and "A Girl Like You.". Lassally's last credit as a cinematographer came in 2001 for the film Crescent Heart. Cates died in her sleep Sunday morning at her home in Forney, Texas. Songwriter and producer Paul O'Neill, best known for founding the prog-metal band Trans-Siberian Orchestra, died on April 5 after battling a chronic illness. The acclaimed guitarist was one of the founding members of the surrealist, avant-garde blues/rock group the Hampton Grease Band. Please read our Commenting Policy first. During his long career, Nabors also appeared in shows like The Love Boat, Knight Rider and The Carol Burnett Show, and was a pop culture personality on various variety comedy shows. She was 73. His first movie role came in the 1969 Western sequel Guns of the Magnificent Seven. "Pat was looking forward to getting back on the road and seeing his many fans and friends. When do we want it? Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. Darlene Cates, who played the morbidly obese, housebound mother in the 1993 film Whats Eating Gilbert Grape, died March26 at her home in Forney, Tex. The actor and comedian -- the older brother of Eddie Murphy who was best known for his incredibly memorable stints on "Chappelle's Show" -- died April 12 from complications from leukemia. Darlene Cates, known for playing the mother in Whats Eating Gilbert Grape, has died. WebDarlene Cates decided to give many diets a shot, but none of them seemed to be successful for her. She is from USA. manner of death. 2 references title 'Whats Eating Gilbert Grape' Mother Darlene Cates Dies at 69 (English) stated in. Kendall Jenner flashes her derrire and TOWERS over her sisters in massive platforms at Met Kylie Jenner looks red hot in a skintight fiery gown with a thigh-high slit and a matching two-toned robe as Met Gala 2023: Here come the Brits! The beloved TV actor died at his home in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Nov. 30. LOS ANGELES Darlene Cates, known for playing the mother in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," has died. 'bitter-sweet': Cates' daughter Sheri wrote a touching message on Facebook announcing her passing, Screenwriter Peter Hedges discovered Cates when she appeared on a talk show and asked her to play the morbidly obese mother of Gilbert (Johnny Depp) and Leonardo Caprio's character Arnie Grape (pictured).

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