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Gloria Stuart

American actress (1910-2010).

Born July 4th, 1910 in Santa Monica.

Died September 26th, 2010 at 100 years old in Los Angeles (cancer). [ref]

Occupations
film actor, painter, stage actor, television actor
Wikipedia

Gloria Stuart, an acclaimed film and television actress, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 26, 2010 at the age of one hundred. She will be remembered and celebrated for her remarkable career, which featured over fifty movies and television roles. Originally born on July 4, 1910, in Santa Monica, California, Stuart had her big breakthrough with her titular role in the 1936 film The Bride Comes Home. She also had a career comeback in 1998 with her portrayal of the 101-year-old Rose Dawson Calvert in James Cameron’s blockbuster Titanic, for which she gained an Academy Award nomination. Throughout her life, Stuart was a passionate advocate for numerous causes, particularly ecology and green politics. A generous and gracious woman, she won the hearts of many with her good-natured spirit and unforgettable performances. She is survived by several generations of family who will remember her fondly.

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