Mae West’s Death – Cause and Date
The movie actress Mae West died at the age of 87. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Actress, singer, and Hollywood sex symbol whose career spanned seven decades. Her notable films include I’m No Angel, You Done Me Wrong, and Go West, Young Man. In 1999, the American Film Institute placed her 15th on their list of the greatest female film stars of all time.
Her mother, Matilda Doegler, was a fashion model. West married once, to Frank Szatkus from 1911 to 1942. The couple never lived together, and West had several affairs while legally married. Her longest relationship was with Chester Rybinski, 30 years her junior, who lived with her from 1954 until her death in 1980.
How did Mae West die?
In August 1980, West fell after getting out of bed. She was unable to speak after the fall and tests taken at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, revealed that she had suffered a stroke. On November 22, 1980, the actress died at the age of 87.
How much was Mae West worth when she died?
Mae West had a net worth of $20 million when she passed away.
Did Mae West ever marry?
On April 11, 1911, West was married to Frank Szatkus, a fellow vaudevillian she met in 1909. At the time, West was 17 years old, and she tried to keep the marriage a secret. However, a filing clerk discovered the marriage certificate in 1935, and the press was alerted.
The married couple never lived together as husband and wife, and West insisted that they have separate bedrooms.
The actress obtained a legal divorce on July 21, 1942, and the divorce decree was granted on May 7, 1943.
Quotes
"“Between two evils, I always pick the one I never tried before.”
"“Cultivate your curves – they may be dangerous but they won’t be avoided.”
"“Save a boyfriend for a rainy day – and another, in case it doesn’t rain.”
"“I always say, keep a diary and someday it’ll keep you.”
"“I’ll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.”