Gwen Verdon Death
Gwen passed away on October 18, 2000 at the age of 75 in Woodstock, Vermont, USA. Gwen's cause of death was heart attack.
When did Gwen Verdon die?
October 18, 2000How did Gwen Verdon die? What was the cause of death?
Heart attackHow old was Gwen Verdon when died?
75Where did Gwen Verdon die? What was the location of death?
Woodstock, Vermont, USA
Gwen Verdon Birthday and Date of Death
Gwen Verdon was born on January 13, 1925 and died on October 18, 2000. Gwen was 75 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: January 13, 1925
Date of Death: October 18, 2000
Age at Death: 75
Gwen Verdon - Biography
Gwenyth Evelyn “Gwen” Verdon (January 13, 1925 – October 18, 2000) was an American actress and dancer who won four Tony awards for her musical comedy performances and served as uncredited choreographers assistant and specialty dance coach for both theater and film. With flaming red hair and a quaver in her voice, Verdon was a critically acclaimed performer on Broadway in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970's.
Having originated many roles in musicals she is also strongly identified with her second husband, director–choreographer Bob Fosse, remembered as the dancer–collaborator–muse for whom he choreographed much of his work and as the guardian of his legacy after his death.
Verdon was married twice and had two children. She married tabloid reporter James Henaghan in 1942. They had a son, Jim, the following year and divorced in 1947. In 1960, Verdon married choreographer Bob Fosse. They had a daughter, Nicole, in 1963. Fosse's extramarital affairs put a strain on their marriage and, by 1971, Verdon and Fosse were separated but never divorced. Verdon was with Fosse when he suffered a fatal heart attack at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. in January 1987.
Verdon was a cat fancier, having up to six cats at one time, with the pets carrying names such as "Feets Fosse", "Junie Moon", and "Tidbits Tumbler Fosse".
On October 18, 2000, Verdon died in her sleep at age 75 of a heart attack at the home of her daughter, Nicole, in Woodstock, Vermont. Later that night, at 8 p.m., all marquee lights on Broadway were dimmed in a tribute to the actress.
